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Murrieta Family History

Murrieta Surname Meaning

Basque: habitational name from Murrieta in Biscay Basque Country (Spain).

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


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Where is the Murrieta family from?

You can see how Murrieta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murrieta family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Murrieta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Murrieta families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Murrieta's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Murrieta families in 1891.
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What did your Murrieta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murrieta. 52% of Murrieta 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
    52%
  • Irrigator
    12%
  • Orange Picker
    8%
  • Landscape Gardner
    8%

What Murrieta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Murrieta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murrieta 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Murrieta. 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 234 military records available for the last name Murrieta. For the veterans among your Murrieta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murrieta lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Murrieta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Murrieta in 1956 was 25, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murrieta 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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