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Murgas Family History

Murgas 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: Murga, Mura, Maras, Murray, Buras, Morgan, Kuras, Morga, Murgia

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Where is the Murgas family from?

You can see how Murgas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murgas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Murgas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Murgas family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murgas's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Murgas families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murgas 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 Murgas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murgas. 56% of Murgas 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
    56%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Murgas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Murgas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murgas 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Murgas. 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 43 military records available for the last name Murgas. For the veterans among your Murgas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murgas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Murgas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Murgas in 1962 was 66, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murgas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murgas 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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