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Murieta Family History

Murieta 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: Murrieta, Muriel, Arrieta, Zurita, Morita, Murie, Murata, Marietta

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Where is the Murieta family from?

You can see how Murieta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murieta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Murieta families living in Arizona. This was about 71% of all the recorded Murieta's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Murieta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murieta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murieta ancestors do for a living?

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

What Murieta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Murieta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murieta 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Murieta. 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 8 military records available for the last name Murieta. For the veterans among your Murieta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murieta lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Murieta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Murieta in 1992 was 85, and 80 in 2003.

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