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Murta Family History

Murta 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, Kurta, Marta, Murto, Murra, Murty, Murata, Hurta, Merta

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Where is the Murta family from?

You can see how Murta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Murta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Murta families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Murta's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Murta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murta ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Murta. 100% of Murta men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Murta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murta 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Murta. 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 237 military records available for the last name Murta. For the veterans among your Murta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murta lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Murta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Murta in 1947 was 28, and 64 in 2004.

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