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Murrietta Name Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Basque Murrieta .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Murrieta, Marietta, Merritt, Burritt, Berretta, Arrieta, Marchetta

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Where is the Murrietta family from?

You can see how Murrietta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murrietta family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Murrietta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Murrietta families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Murrietta's in USA. California had the highest population of Murrietta families in 1920.
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What did your Murrietta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murrietta. 45% of Murrietta men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farm Labor
    23%
  • Orange Picker
    12%
  • Miner
    12%
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What Murrietta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Murrietta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murrietta 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Murrietta. 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 207 military records available for the last name Murrietta. For the veterans among your Murrietta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murrietta lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Murrietta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Murrietta in 1955 was 39, and 60 in 2004.

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