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Murzin Family History

Murzin 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: Murin, Murrin, Murfin, Murzyn, Martin, Marin, Turpin, Marvin, Merlin

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Where is the Murzin family from?

You can see how Murzin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murzin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Murzin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Murzin families living in Indiana. This was about 31% of all the recorded Murzin's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Murzin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murzin 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 Murzin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Syer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murzin. 60% of Murzin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Murzin women worked as a Syer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Syer
    100%

What Murzin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Murzin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murzin 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Murzin. 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 88 military records available for the last name Murzin. For the veterans among your Murzin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murzin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Murzin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Murzin in 1957 was 51, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murzin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murzin 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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