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Murten Family History

Murten 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: Murton, Morten, Muren, Merten, Murden, Marten, Murren, Martin, Mullen

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Where is the Murten family from?

You can see how Murten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Murten families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murten's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Murten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murten 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 461 census records available for the last name Murten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murten 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Murten. 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 27 military records available for the last name Murten. For the veterans among your Murten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murten lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Murten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Murten in 1966 was 33, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murten 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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