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Muros Family History

Muros 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: Muro, Moros, Munos, Buros, Mura, Mars, Boros, Maras, Muto, Ros

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Where is the Muros family from?

You can see how Muros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muros family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Muros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Muros family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Muros's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Muros families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muros 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 Muros ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Locomotive Engineer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Muros family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Muros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muros 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Muros. 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 31 military records available for the last name Muros. For the veterans among your Muros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muros lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Muros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Muros in 1968 was 76, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muros 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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