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Murison Family History

Murison Surname Meaning

variant of Morrison. This spelling is discussed by Black separately from Morrison (Black pp. 612 621).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Murison family from?

You can see how Murison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murison families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 24 Murison families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Murison's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Murison families in 1891.
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What did your Murison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Murison. 82% of Murison 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
    82%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Private Means
    10%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Murison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murison 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Murison. 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 680 military records available for the last name Murison. For the veterans among your Murison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murison lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Murison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Murison in 1948 was 59, and 25 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murison 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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