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Murgaw Family History

Murgaw 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: Murga, Mura, Murray, Morgan, Morga, Murgia, Zuraw, Murra, Murad

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Where is the Murgaw family from?

You can see how Murgaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murgaw family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Murgaw families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Murgaw's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Murgaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murgaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murgaw ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Murgaw ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Murgaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murgaw 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Murgaw. 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 75 military records available for the last name Murgaw. For the veterans among your Murgaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murgaw lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Murgaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Murgaw in 1979 was 78, and 65 in 2001.

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