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Murman Family History

Murman Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Mürmann: variant of Mauermann. This surname is also found in the Netherlands.

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


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Where is the Murman family from?

You can see how Murman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Murman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Murman family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Murman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Murman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murman 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 Murman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murman. 24% of Murman men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Murman women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murman were Clerk and Seamstress.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    24%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Dress Novelties
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%

What Murman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Murman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murman 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Murman. 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 380 military records available for the last name Murman. For the veterans among your Murman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Murman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Murman in 1962 was 66, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murman 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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