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Murrein Family History

Murrein 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: Murrin, Murren, Murin, Morren, Marrin, Murfin, Muren, Unrein, Morein

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Where is the Murrein family from?

You can see how Murrein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murrein family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Murrein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Murrein family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Murrein's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Murrein families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murrein 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 20 census records available for the last name Murrein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murrein 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Murrein. 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 3 military records available for the last name Murrein. For the veterans among your Murrein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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