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Murse Family History

Murse 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: Furse, Purse, Burse, Morse, Murie, Marse, Muse, Nurse, Muise, Mule

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Where is the Murse family from?

You can see how Murse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murse families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Murse family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Murse's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Murse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murse. 100% of Murse men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Murse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murse 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Murse. 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 81 military records available for the last name Murse. For the veterans among your Murse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murse lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Murse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Murse in 1977 was 86, and 87 in 2002.

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