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Muroya Family History

Muroya 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, Moya, Furuya, Murgia, Muro, Mulroy, Kuroda, Murra, Murty

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Where is the Muroya family from?

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

What did your Muroya ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Muroya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muroya 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Muroya. 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 3 military records available for the last name Muroya. For the veterans among your Muroya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muroya lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Muroya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Muroya in 1966 was 84, and 67 in 1988.

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