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Murzyn Family History

Murzyn Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname for a dark-skinned man from murzyn ‘Moor’ (compare English Moore ).

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


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Where is the Murzyn family from?

You can see how Murzyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murzyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Murzyn families living in Indiana. This was about 31% of all the recorded Murzyn's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Murzyn families in 1920.
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What did your Murzyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murzyn. 64% of Murzyn men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Murzyn women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murzyn were Chauffeur and Clerk.

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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
    64%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Janitor
    10%
  • Chauffeur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    45%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Murzyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 737 census records available for the last name Murzyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murzyn 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Murzyn. 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 448 military records available for the last name Murzyn. For the veterans among your Murzyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murzyn lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Murzyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Murzyn in 1956 was 38, and 91 in 2004.

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