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Murlo Family History

Murlo 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: Merlo, Zurlo, Muro, Murto, Murgo, Marlo, Mule, Mura, Turco, Muto

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Where is the Murlo family from?

You can see how Murlo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murlo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Murlo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Murlo family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Murlo's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Murlo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murlo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murlo ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Murlo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murlo 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Murlo. 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 13 military records available for the last name Murlo. For the veterans among your Murlo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murlo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Murlo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Murlo in 1968 was 99, and 90 in 1999.

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