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Murnahan Family History

Murnahan Surname Meaning

Irish (Ulster): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Muirneacháin ‘descendant of Muirneachán’a byname from muirneach ‘lovable’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Murnahan family from?

You can see how Murnahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murnahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Murnahan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Murnahan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Murnahan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Murnahan families in 1891.
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What did your Murnahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Murnahan. 100% of Murnahan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Murnahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murnahan 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Murnahan. 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 202 military records available for the last name Murnahan. For the veterans among your Murnahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murnahan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Murnahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Murnahan in 1964 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murnahan 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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