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Mrus Family History

Mrus 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: Brus, Prus, Rus, Maus, Mruk, Krus, Ras, Mun, Moss, Brush

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Where is the Mrus family from?

You can see how Mrus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mrus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mrus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Mrus families living in Missouri. This was about 90% of all the recorded Mrus's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mrus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mrus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mrus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mill Write was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mrus. 100% of Mrus men worked as a Mill Write.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mill Write
    100%

What Mrus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Mrus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mrus 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Mrus. 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 60 military records available for the last name Mrus. For the veterans among your Mrus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mrus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mrus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mrus in 1967 was 64, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mrus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mrus 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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