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Murcell Family History

Murcell 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: Purcell, Marcell, Murrell, Burrell, Muriel, Bursell, Morell, Marcelle

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Where is the Murcell family from?

You can see how Murcell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murcell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Murcell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Murcell family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murcell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Murcell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murcell 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 274 census records available for the last name Murcell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murcell 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Murcell. 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 37 military records available for the last name Murcell. For the veterans among your Murcell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murcell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Murcell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Murcell in 1963 was 76, and 66 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murcell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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