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Murlie Family History

Murlie 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: Murie, Murrie, Mule, Marie, Murley, Merlin, Muhle, Currie, Muriel

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Where is the Murlie family from?

You can see how Murlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murlie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Murlie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Murlie family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murlie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Murlie families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Murlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murlie 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Murlie. 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 4 military records available for the last name Murlie. For the veterans among your Murlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murlie lifespan?

Average Murlie life expectancy in 1984 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murlie 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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