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Murak Family History

Murak 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: Mura, Burak, Marak, Murad, Murai, Murat, Mudrak, Murk, Mark, Turk

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Where is the Murak family from?

You can see how Murak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Murak families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Murak family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Murak's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Murak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murak 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 Murak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murak. 50% of Murak men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Murak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Murak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murak 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Murak. 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 25 military records available for the last name Murak. For the veterans among your Murak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Murak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Murak in 1968 was 80, and 60 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murak 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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