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Murri Name Meaning

Probably Scottish: variant of Murray .

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


Similar surnames: Murrie, Murra, Murry, Muri, Murrin, Burry, Turri, Curry, Murray

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Where is the Murri family from?

You can see how Murri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murri family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Murri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 8 Murri families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Murri's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Murri families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murri. 25% of Murri 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm
    17%
  • Baker
    17%
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Census Records

There are 827 census records available for the last name Murri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murri 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Murri. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 154 military records available for the last name Murri. For the veterans among your Murri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murri lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Murri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Murri in 1963 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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