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Murril Family History

Murril 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, Murri, Murrill, Murrie, Morris, Murray, Currie, Muriel

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Where is the Murril family from?

You can see how Murril families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murril family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murril families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Murril families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murril's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Murril families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murril 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 407 census records available for the last name Murril. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murril 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Murril. 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 55 military records available for the last name Murril. For the veterans among your Murril ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murril lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Murril life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Murril in 1977 was 75, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murril 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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