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Muraro Family History

Muraro Name 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: Murano, Muraco, Mura, Curro, Turano, Maro, Muro, Marano, Turro, Murto

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Where is the Muraro family from?

You can see how Muraro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muraro family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Muraro families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 19 Muraro families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Muraro's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Muraro families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muraro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muraro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muraro. 43% of Muraro men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    43%
  • Miner
    29%
  • Labor
    29%
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Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Muraro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muraro 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Muraro. 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 126 military records available for the last name Muraro. For the veterans among your Muraro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muraro lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Muraro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Muraro in 1971 was 48, and 84 in 2001.

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