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Mursener Family History

Mursener 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: Burgener, Murner, Surgener, Misener, Turner, Meissner, Muster, Purser

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Where is the Mursener family from?

You can see how Mursener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mursener family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mursener families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mursener's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mursener families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mursener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mursener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mursener. 100% of Mursener men worked as a Teacher and 100% of Mursener women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Teacher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Mursener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mursener 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mursener. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mursener. For the veterans among your Mursener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mursener lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mursener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mursener in 1967 was 92, and 86 in 2004.

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