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Murnen Family History

Murnen 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: Murner, Muren, Murden, Murnan, Murren, Turner, Mullen, Uren, Burden

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Where is the Murnen family from?

You can see how Murnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murnen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Murnen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Murnen family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Murnen's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Murnen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murnen 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 231 census records available for the last name Murnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murnen 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Murnen. 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 40 military records available for the last name Murnen. For the veterans among your Murnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murnen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Murnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Murnen in 1965 was 77, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murnen 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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