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Mursu Family History

Mursu 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: Mura, Mars, Hurst, Ours, Musa, Murga, Muns, Durst, Wurst, Furse

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Where is the Mursu family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mursu 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 Mursu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mursu. 100% of Mursu men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mursu women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Mursu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Mursu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mursu 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Mursu. 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 62 military records available for the last name Mursu. For the veterans among your Mursu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mursu lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mursu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mursu in 1963 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mursu 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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