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Murian Family History

Murian 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: Kurian, Murin, Gurian, Burian, Marian, Urian, Murman, Durian, Murnan

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Where is the Murian family from?

You can see how Murian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Murian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Murian families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Murian's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Murian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murian 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 223 census records available for the last name Murian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murian 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Murian. 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 20 military records available for the last name Murian. For the veterans among your Murian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murian lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Murian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Murian in 1964 was 74, and 54 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murian 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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