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Murcia Family History

Murcia Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from the city so named in southeastern Spain.

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


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Where is the Murcia family from?

You can see how Murcia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murcia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Murcia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Murcia families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Murcia's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Murcia families in 1891.
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What did your Murcia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Elevator Operator and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murcia. 100% of Murcia men worked as an Elevator Operator and 100% of Murcia women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Elevator Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Murcia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 937 census records available for the last name Murcia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murcia 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 721 immigration records available for the last name Murcia. 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 38 military records available for the last name Murcia. For the veterans among your Murcia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murcia lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Murcia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Murcia in 1967 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murcia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murcia 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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