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Muria Family History

Muria 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, Maria, Murga, Murgia, Muri, Murin, Murra, Murie, Furia, Murcia

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Where is the Muria family from?

You can see how Muria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muria family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Muria families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Muria families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Muria's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Muria families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muria surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muria. 100% of Muria 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Muria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muria 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Muria. 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 24 military records available for the last name Muria. For the veterans among your Muria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muria lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1979, in the United States, Muria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Muria in 1970 was 87, and 54 in 1979.

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