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Murgerson Family History

Murgerson 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: Furgerson, Margeson, Burgeson, Bergerson, Jurgenson, Torgerson

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Where is the Murgerson family from?

You can see how Murgerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murgerson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Murgerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Murgerson families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Murgerson's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Murgerson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murgerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murgerson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Murgerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murgerson 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 Murgerson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Murgerson. For the veterans among your Murgerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murgerson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1996, in the United States, Murgerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Murgerson in 1958 was 55, and 82 in 1996.

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