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Murilla Family History

Murilla 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: Murillo, Kurilla, Muriel, Morella, Barilla, Morillo, Milla, Merillat

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Where is the Murilla family from?

You can see how Murilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murilla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Murilla families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Murilla families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Murilla's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Murilla families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murilla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murilla. 100% of Murilla 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 183 census records available for the last name Murilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murilla 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Murilla. 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 20 military records available for the last name Murilla. For the veterans among your Murilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murilla lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Murilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Murilla in 1976 was 44, and 71 in 1998.

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