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Murnane Family History

Murnane Surname Meaning

Irish (Munster): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Murnáin a shortened and dissimilated form of Ó Manannáin ‘descendant of Manannán’ name borne in Celtic mythology by a sea god associated with the Isle of Man.

All three syllables appear in the variant Marrinan. This name has also been Anglicized as Warren and Warner.

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


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Where is the Murnane family from?

You can see how Murnane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murnane family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Murnane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Murnane families living in Norfolk. This was about 26% of all the recorded Murnane's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Murnane families in 1891.
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What did your Murnane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Murnane. 50% of Murnane men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Murnane women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murnane were Retired and Retired.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Retired
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Retired
    12%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Murnane. For the veterans among your Murnane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murnane lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Murnane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Murnane in 1959 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

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