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Murrills Family History

Murrills 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: Murrill, Murrillo, Murillo, Merrill, Turrill, Burrill, Morrill

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Where is the Murrills family from?

You can see how Murrills families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murrills family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Murrills families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Murrills families living in Essex. This was about 93% of all the recorded Murrills's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Murrills families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murrills 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 Murrills ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Murrills. 75% of Murrills 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
    75%
  • Retired
    25%

What Murrills family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Murrills. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murrills 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Murrills. 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 24 military records available for the last name Murrills. For the veterans among your Murrills ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murrills lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Murrills life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Murrills in 1979 was 79, and 96 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murrills

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murrills 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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