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Murra Family History

Murra Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): topographic name from Sicilian murra ‘large rock mass of rocks’ or a habitational name from a place called with this word.

East Frisian: unexplained.

Albanian: nickname from murrë (definite form murra) ‘dark gray cow’.

In some cases possibly also an altered form of Scottish Murray.

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


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You can see how Murra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Murra families living in Northumberland. This was about 35% of all the recorded Murra's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Murra families in 1891.
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What did your Murra ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Murra. 100% of Murra women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Murra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murra 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 578 immigration records available for the last name Murra. 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 387 military records available for the last name Murra. For the veterans among your Murra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Murra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Murra in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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