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Murrelle Family History

Murrelle 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: Murrell, Burrell, Marcelle, Hurrell, Morrell, Morreale, Surrell

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Where is the Murrelle family from?

You can see how Murrelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murrelle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Murrelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Murrelle families living in Suffolk. This was about 67% of all the recorded Murrelle's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Murrelle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murrelle 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 Murrelle ancestors do for a living?

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

What Murrelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Murrelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murrelle 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Murrelle. 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 62 military records available for the last name Murrelle. For the veterans among your Murrelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murrelle lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Murrelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Murrelle in 1967 was 77, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murrelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murrelle 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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