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Murany Family History

Murany 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: Murano, Mura, Morant, Murley, Murray, Murthy, Moran, Turano, Maran

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Where is the Murany family from?

You can see how Murany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murany family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Murany families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 6 Murany families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murany's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Murany families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murany 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 Murany ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murany. 34% of Murany men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Murany women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murany were Laborer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    23%
  • Dispatcher
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Office Worker
    30%
  • Seamstress
    20%

What Murany family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Murany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murany 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Murany. 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 128 military records available for the last name Murany. For the veterans among your Murany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murany lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Murany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Murany in 1967 was 82, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murany

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murany 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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