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Mcnurlen Family History

Mcnurlen 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: Mccurley, Mccullen, Mcfarlen, Mcmullen, Mullen, Cullen, Murley

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Where is the Mcnurlen family from?

You can see how Mcnurlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnurlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcnurlen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Mcnurlen families living in Iowa. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mcnurlen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mcnurlen families in 1880.
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What did your Mcnurlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcnurlen. 60% of Mcnurlen men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Mcnurlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Mcnurlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnurlen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mcnurlen. 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 103 military records available for the last name Mcnurlen. For the veterans among your Mcnurlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnurlen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnurlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mcnurlen in 1960 was 69, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcnurlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcnurlen 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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