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Murgan Family History

Murgan 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: Murga, Morgan, Kurgan, Murman, Burgan, Durgan, Murnan, Mura, Organ

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Where is the Murgan family from?

You can see how Murgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murgan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murgan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there was 1 Murgan family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Murgan's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Murgan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murgan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murgan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Murgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murgan 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Murgan. 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 89 military records available for the last name Murgan. For the veterans among your Murgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murgan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Murgan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Murgan in 1970 was 30, and 82 in 2003.

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