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Murrion Family History

Murrion 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, Marron, Murton, Murin, Marmion, Carrion, Quirion, Marrin

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Where is the Murrion family from?

You can see how Murrion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murrion family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Murrion families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Murrion family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murrion's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Murrion families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murrion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Murrion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murrion 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Murrion. 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 9 military records available for the last name Murrion. For the veterans among your Murrion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murrion lifespan?

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