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Murway Family History

Murway 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: Murray, Morway, Mura, Murley, Murthy, Murga, Duray, Murphy, Murra

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Where is the Murway family from?

You can see how Murway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murway family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Murway family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Murway's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Murway families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murway ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Murway ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Murway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murway 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Murway. 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 22 military records available for the last name Murway. For the veterans among your Murway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murway lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Murway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Murway in 1955 was 36, and 59 in 2004.

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