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Muirden Family History

Muirden Surname Meaning

from Muirden near Turriff (Aberdeens). The place-name is from Old Scots muir ‘moor’ + den ‘valley’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Muirden family from?

You can see how Muirden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muirden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Muirden families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Muirden families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Muirden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Muirden families in 1891.
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What did your Muirden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Muirden. 100% of Muirden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Muirden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muirden 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Muirden. 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 65 military records available for the last name Muirden. For the veterans among your Muirden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muirden lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Muirden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Muirden in 1967 was 73, and 90 in 1996.

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