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Murys Family History

Murys 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, Bury, Mars, Maras, Dury, Jury, Burns, Duris, Buras, Mares

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Where is the Murys family from?

You can see how Murys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murys family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Murys family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Murys's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Murys families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murys ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Murys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murys 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Murys. 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 16 military records available for the last name Murys. For the veterans among your Murys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murys lifespan?

Average Murys life expectancy in 1996 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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