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Murges Family History

Murges 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: Surges, Burges, Merges, Burger, Burgess, Mergel, Murley, Morgen

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Where is the Murges family from?

You can see how Murges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murges family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Murges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Murges family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Murges's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Murges families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murges ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Murges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murges 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Murges. 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 34 military records available for the last name Murges. For the veterans among your Murges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murges lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Murges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Murges in 1965 was 66, and 70 in 2000.

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