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Murney Family History

Murney Surname Meaning

in Ulster from Ó Morna ‘descendant of Morna’ a name derived perhaps from a form of muirn ‘high-spirited festive’

see Murnin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Murney family from?

You can see how Murney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 37 Murney families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Murney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Murney families in 1891.
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What did your Murney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Murney. 75% of Murney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Nurse Non Ret
    13%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Murney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murney 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Murney. 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 382 military records available for the last name Murney. For the veterans among your Murney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murney lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Murney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Murney in 1960 was 57, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murney 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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