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Murchinson Family History

Murchinson 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: Murchison, Hutchinson, Martinson, Hutchison, Atchinson, Mcclinton

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Where is the Murchinson family from?

You can see how Murchinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murchinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murchinson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Murchinson family living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Murchinson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Murchinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murchinson 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 Murchinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Murchinson. 100% of Murchinson 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 Murchinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 617 census records available for the last name Murchinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murchinson 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Murchinson. 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 95 military records available for the last name Murchinson. For the veterans among your Murchinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murchinson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Murchinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Murchinson in 1966 was 93, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murchinson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murchinson 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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