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Murja Family History

Murja 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, Mora, Mira, Mula, Murray, Marra, Dura, Maria

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Where is the Murja family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Murja ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Murja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murja 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Murja. 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 11 military records available for the last name Murja. For the veterans among your Murja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murja lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Murja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Murja in 1971 was 54, and 69 in 1999.

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