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Murrant Family History

Murrant Surname Meaning

see Morant.

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


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Where is the Murrant family from?

You can see how Murrant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murrant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murrant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Murrant families living in Hampshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Murrant's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Murrant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murrant 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 Murrant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Carter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Murrant. 50% of Murrant men worked as a Farm Carter and 86% of Murrant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murrant were Gardener and Housewife.

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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

  • Farm Carter
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Incompetent Inmate Inst Erac
    4%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Murrant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Murrant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murrant 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Murrant. 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 196 military records available for the last name Murrant. For the veterans among your Murrant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murrant lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Murrant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Murrant in 1970 was 93, and 60 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murrant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murrant 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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