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Murto Family History

Murto Name Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from murto ‘forest clearing’. Established as a hereditary surname mainly since the 19th century in western and southern Finland. Adopted also as an ornamental name in the name-changing campaigns of the early 20th century.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Muto, Mirto, Musto, Mato, Turco, Murgo, Marti, Muro, Mario, Murthy

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Where is the Murto family from?

You can see how Murto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murto family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Murto family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Murto's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Murto families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murto. 23% of Murto men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Murto women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Murto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murto 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Murto. 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 375 military records available for the last name Murto. For the veterans among your Murto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murto lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Murto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Murto in 1964 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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