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Murrai Family History

Murrai 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: Murray, Murra, Murai, Murri, Murrah, Mura, Marra, Murga, Muri, Murrin

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Where is the Murrai family from?

You can see how Murrai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murrai family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Murrai families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Murrai families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Murrai's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Murrai families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murrai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Murrai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murrai 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Murrai. 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 11 military records available for the last name Murrai. For the veterans among your Murrai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murrai lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1968, in the United States, Murrai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Murrai in 1964 was 73, and 89 in 1968.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murrai 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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