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Murrel Family History

Murrel 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: Muriel, Murrey, Murrell, Murren, Marvel, Turkel, Martel, Mergel

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Where is the Murrel family from?

You can see how Murrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Murrel families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Murrel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Murrel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murrel 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 Murrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Murrel. 67% of Murrel 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
    67%
  • Unpaid Dduties
    34%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Murrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murrel 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Murrel. 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 371 military records available for the last name Murrel. For the veterans among your Murrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murrel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Murrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Murrel in 1962 was 78, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murrel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murrel 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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