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Murcer Family History

Murcer 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: Mercer, Murner, Murer, Turner, Marker, Burger, Murley, Maurer, Marler

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Where is the Murcer family from?

You can see how Murcer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murcer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murcer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Murcer families living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murcer's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Murcer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murcer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Murcer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Murcer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Murcer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murcer 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Murcer. 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 339 military records available for the last name Murcer. For the veterans among your Murcer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murcer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Murcer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Murcer in 1964 was 68, and 71 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murcer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murcer 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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