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Muran Family History

Muran 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, Moran, Maran, Murin, Uran, Turan, Juran, Duran, Murad, Murai

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Where is the Muran family from?

You can see how Muran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Muran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Muran family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Muran's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Muran families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muran 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 Muran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muran. 31% of Muran men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Muran women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muran were Foreman and Stenographer. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Bench Work
    16%
  • Foreman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    38%
  • Waitress
    38%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Muran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muran 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Muran. 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 183 military records available for the last name Muran. For the veterans among your Muran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muran lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Muran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Muran in 1961 was 48, and 59 in 2003.

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