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Murbach Family History

Murbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so called in Baden Bavaria and Alsace.

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


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Where is the Murbach family from?

You can see how Murbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murbach family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Murbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 39 Murbach families living in Ohio. This was about 51% of all the recorded Murbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Murbach families in 1880.
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What did your Murbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murbach. 67% of Murbach men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Murbach women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murbach were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    67%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Murbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Murbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murbach 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 504 immigration records available for the last name Murbach. 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 305 military records available for the last name Murbach. For the veterans among your Murbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Murbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Murbach in 1963 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murbach 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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