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Murach Family History

Murach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places such as Murach in Bavaria or Maurach in Tyrol Austria.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Murach family from?

You can see how Murach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murach family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Murach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Murach family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murach's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Murach families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murach 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 Murach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murach. 40% of Murach men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Bartender
    14%
  • Dish Washer
    14%

What Murach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 765 census records available for the last name Murach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murach 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Murach. 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 307 military records available for the last name Murach. For the veterans among your Murach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murach lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Murach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Murach in 1958 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murach 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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