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Mras Family History

Mras 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: Ras, Maras, Bras, Mas, Meas, Mraz, Gras, Kras, Moras, Maas

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Where is the Mras family from?

You can see how Mras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mras family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Mras families living in Washington. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mras's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Mras families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mras. 50% of Mras men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mras women worked as a Sales Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%
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What Mras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Mras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mras 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Mras. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 212 military records available for the last name Mras. For the veterans among your Mras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mras lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mras in 1962 was 58, and 60 in 2004.

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