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Murst Family History

Murst 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: Hurst, Durst, Wurst, Furst, Burst, Murat, Mort, Mura, Mars, Kunst

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Where is the Murst family from?

You can see how Murst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murst family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Murst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Murst families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Murst's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Murst families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murst ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Murst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murst 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Murst. 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 73 military records available for the last name Murst. For the veterans among your Murst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murst lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Murst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Murst in 1964 was 87, and 85 in 2003.

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