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Murguia Family History

Murguia Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Murgia

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


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Where is the Murguia family from?

You can see how Murguia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murguia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Murguia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Murguia families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Murguia's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Murguia families in 1891.
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What did your Murguia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murguia. 54% of Murguia men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Murguia women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murguia were Labor and Domestic.

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Domestic
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Murguia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murguia 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 Murguia. 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 239 military records available for the last name Murguia. For the veterans among your Murguia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murguia lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Murguia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Murguia in 1958 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

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