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Muirison Family History

Muirison Surname 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: Quirion, Marrison, Morrison, Morison, Musson, Burson, Maison

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Where is the Muirison family from?

You can see how Muirison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muirison family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Muirison families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 15 Muirison families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Muirison's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Muirison families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muirison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Muirison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muirison 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Muirison. 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 2 military records available for the last name Muirison. For the veterans among your Muirison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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