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Murrells Family History

Murrells Surname Meaning

variant of Murrell with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Murrells family from?

You can see how Murrells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murrells family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Murrells families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Murrells families living in Essex. This was about 39% of all the recorded Murrells's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Murrells families in 1891.
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What did your Murrells ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Murrells. 17% of Murrells men worked as a Cowman and 84% of Murrells women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murrells were Builders Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Cowman
    17%
  • Agricultural Labourer Heavy Work
    17%
  • Postman
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Murrells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murrells 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Murrells. 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 154 military records available for the last name Murrells. For the veterans among your Murrells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murrells lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Murrells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Murrells in 1986 was 57, and 75 in 2001.

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