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Muralt Family History

Muralt 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: Murat, Mura, Morant, Durant, Marolt, Murad, Murai, Murano, Murach

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Where is the Muralt family from?

You can see how Muralt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muralt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muralt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Muralt families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Muralt's in USA. California had the highest population of Muralt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muralt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muralt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Entertainer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muralt. 60% of Muralt men worked as an Entertainer. .

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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

  • Entertainer
    60%
  • Co Partner
    40%
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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Muralt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muralt 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Muralt. 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 545 military records available for the last name Muralt. For the veterans among your Muralt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muralt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Muralt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Muralt in 1963 was 64, and 75 in 2002.

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