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Murow Family History

Murow 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: Muro, Burow, Murrow, Durow, Mura, Brow, Muto, Mero, Moron, Trow

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Where is the Murow family from?

You can see how Murow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Murow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Murow families living in Connecticut. This was about 43% of all the recorded Murow's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Murow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typesteno were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murow. 100% of Murow men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Murow women worked as a Typesteno. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typesteno
    100%
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Murow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murow 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Murow. 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 21 military records available for the last name Murow. For the veterans among your Murow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Murow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Murow in 1969 was 75, and 102 in 2001.

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