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Murgel Family History

Murgel 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: Mergel, Muriel, Burger, Marvel, Turkel, Martel, Mengel, Murley

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Where is the Murgel family from?

You can see how Murgel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murgel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Murgel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Murgel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Murgel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murgel 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 Murgel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Murgel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Murgel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murgel 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Murgel. 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 32 military records available for the last name Murgel. For the veterans among your Murgel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murgel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Murgel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Murgel in 1960 was 37, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murgel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murgel 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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