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Muro Name Meaning

Spanish and Italian: habitational name from any of various places in Spain and Italy named Muro from muro ‘wall’. Compare Spanish Del Muro and Italian De Muro .

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


Similar surnames: Mura, Muto, Mauro, Murgo, Mero, Puro, Maro, Turo, Mars, Moro

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Where is the Muro family from?

You can see how Muro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muro family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Muro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Muro families living in British Columbia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Muro's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Muro families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muro ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Muro. 100% of Muro men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Muro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muro 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Muro. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Muro. For the veterans among your Muro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muro lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Muro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Muro in 1952 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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