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Murname Family History

Murname 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: Murnane, Turnage, Burnam, Furnace, Murnan, Mura, Burnham, Murray

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Where is the Murname family from?

You can see how Murname families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murname family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Murname families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Murname families living in Minnesota. This was about 71% of all the recorded Murname's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Murname families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murname 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 469 census records available for the last name Murname. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murname 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Murname. 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 65 military records available for the last name Murname. For the veterans among your Murname ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murname lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1996, in the United States, Murname life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Murname in 1961 was 43, and 87 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murname 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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