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Mureen Family History

Mureen 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: Muren, Murden, Murren, Green, Mullen, Uren, Burden, Murley, Marien

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Where is the Mureen family from?

You can see how Mureen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mureen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mureen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Mureen family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mureen's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mureen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mureen 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 100 census records available for the last name Mureen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mureen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mureen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mureen. For the veterans among your Mureen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mureen lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Mureen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mureen in 1985 was 82, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mureen 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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