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Murtas Family History

Murtas 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, Maras, Curtis, Murray, Murtagh, Buras, Martis, Murthy, Murga

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Where is the Murtas family from?

You can see how Murtas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murtas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Murtas families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Murtas family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Murtas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Murtas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murtas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murtas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Murtas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murtas 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Murtas. 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 7 military records available for the last name Murtas. For the veterans among your Murtas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murtas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1984, in the United States, Murtas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Murtas in 1970 was 86, and 63 in 1984.

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