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Murnyak Family History

Murnyak 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: Hornyak, Munyan, Murnan, Mura, Burnham, Murray, Munk, Murga, Bunyan

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Where is the Murnyak family from?

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

What did your Murnyak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Murnyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murnyak 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Murnyak. 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 4 military records available for the last name Murnyak. For the veterans among your Murnyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murnyak lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1994, in the United States, Murnyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Murnyak in 1990 was 73, and 76 in 1994.

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