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Murcar Family History

Murcar 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, Murray, Mercer, Murga, Merhar, Murra, Murch, Muscat, Murad

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Where is the Murcar family from?

You can see how Murcar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murcar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Murcar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 19 Murcar families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Murcar's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Murcar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murcar 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 240 census records available for the last name Murcar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murcar 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Murcar. 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 21 military records available for the last name Murcar. For the veterans among your Murcar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murcar lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Murcar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Murcar in 1983 was 77, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murcar 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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