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Murlen Family History

Murlen 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: Mullen, Murley, Muren, Murden, Murren, Mule, Uren, Burden, Cullen

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Where is the Murlen family from?

You can see how Murlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murlen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Murlen families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Murlen family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murlen's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Murlen families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Murlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murlen 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Murlen. 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 34 military records available for the last name Murlen. For the veterans among your Murlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murlen lifespan?

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