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Mourry Family History

Mourry 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: Mourey, Moudry, Murry, Merry, Murray, Mory, Noury, Scurry, Curry

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Where is the Mourry family from?

You can see how Mourry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mourry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mourry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Mourry families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Mourry's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Mourry families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Mourry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mourry 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Mourry. 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 51 military records available for the last name Mourry. For the veterans among your Mourry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mourry lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Mourry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mourry in 1975 was 54, and 53 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mourry 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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