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Murras Family History

Murras Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Murray, Murra, Murrah, Mura, Morris, Arras, Maras, Buras, Marra

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Where is the Murras family from?

You can see how Murras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murras family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Murras families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Murras families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Murras's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Murras families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Murras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murras census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 25 immigration records available for the last name Murras. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Murras. For the veterans among your Murras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murras lifespan?

Average Murras life expectancy in 1995 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murras ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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