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Murla Family History

Murla 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, Mula, Murga, Murra, Mule, Mora, Mira, Murley, Murray, Perla

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Where is the Murla family from?

You can see how Murla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Murla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Murla family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Murla's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Murla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Boilermaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murla. 100% of Murla men worked as a Boilermaker. .

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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

  • Boilermaker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Murla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murla 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Murla. 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 62 military records available for the last name Murla. For the veterans among your Murla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murla lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Murla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Murla in 1969 was 56, and 92 in 2002.

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