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Murrans Family History

Murrans 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: Murray, Murnane, Murrin, Murra, Burhans, Curran, Marrano, Murano

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Where is the Murrans family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murrans 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 Murrans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Department Manager Manufact Coy and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Murrans. 100% of Murrans men worked as a Department Manager Manufact Coy and 100% of Murrans 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Department Manager Manufact Coy
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Murrans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Murrans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murrans 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Murrans. 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 21 military records available for the last name Murrans. For the veterans among your Murrans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murrans lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Murrans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Murrans in 1977 was 76, and 97 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murrans 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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