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Mursay Family History

Mursay 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, Mura, Murley, Murthy, Musa, Murga, Duray, Munsey, Murphy

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Where is the Mursay family from?

You can see how Mursay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mursay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mursay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Mursay family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mursay's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Mursay families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mursay 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 207 census records available for the last name Mursay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mursay 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Mursay. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mursay. For the veterans among your Mursay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mursay lifespan?

Average Mursay life expectancy in 1972 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mursay 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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