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Murvay Family History

Murvay 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: Murray, Morvay, Mura, Murley, Murthy, Murga, Duray, Murphy, Murra

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Where is the Murvay family from?

You can see how Murvay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murvay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Murvay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Murvay families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Murvay's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Murvay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murvay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murvay ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Murvay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murvay 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Murvay. 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 34 military records available for the last name Murvay. For the veterans among your Murvay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murvay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Murvay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Murvay in 1968 was 65, and 95 in 1999.

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