This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Murrick family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Murrick Family History

Murrick 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: Merrick, Mudrick, Murdick, Herrick, Durick, Garrick, Derrick, Gerrick

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Murrick family from?

You can see how Murrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Murrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Murrick families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murrick's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Murrick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Murrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Murrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murrick census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Murrick

Passenger Lists

There are 53 immigration records available for the last name Murrick. 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.

View all Murrick immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Murrick. For the veterans among your Murrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Murrick military records

You've only scratched the surface of Murrick family history

Discover More

What is the average Murrick lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Murrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Murrick in 1985 was 67, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murrick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murrick 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Murrick family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial