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Mursten Family History

Mursten 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: Burston, Hurston, Muster, Muston, Murton, Munster, Gersten, Marston

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Where is the Mursten family from?

You can see how Mursten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mursten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mursten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Mursten family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mursten's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mursten families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mursten 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 40 census records available for the last name Mursten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mursten 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mursten. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mursten. For the veterans among your Mursten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mursten lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1972, in the United States, Mursten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mursten in 1971 was 77, and 68 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mursten 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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