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Murma Family History

Murma 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, Surma, Mumma, Murman, Muma, Mora, Mira, Mula

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Where is the Murma family from?

You can see how Murma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Murma families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Murma families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Murma's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Murma families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murma ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Murma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murma 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Murma. 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 7 military records available for the last name Murma. For the veterans among your Murma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murma lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Murma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Murma in 1977 was 82, and 94 in 2003.

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