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Murrain Family History

Murrain Surname Meaning

see Murrin.

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


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Where is the Murrain family from?

You can see how Murrain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murrain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murrain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Murrain families living in Middlesex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Murrain's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Murrain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murrain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Murrain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Murrain. 100% of Murrain 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Murrain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murrain 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Murrain. 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 173 military records available for the last name Murrain. For the veterans among your Murrain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murrain lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Murrain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Murrain in 1963 was 66, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murrain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murrain 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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