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Murha Family History

Murha 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: Mura, Murga, Murra, Muha, Mucha, Murtha, Mora, Mira, Mula, Murray

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Where is the Murha family from?

You can see how Murha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murha family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Murha families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Murha's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Murha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murha ancestors do for a living?

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

What Murha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Murha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murha 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Murha. 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 4 military records available for the last name Murha. For the veterans among your Murha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murha lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Murha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Murha in 1993 was 72, and 90 in 2000.

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