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Muirman Family History

Muirman 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: Mirman, Murman, Furman, Kurman, Fairman, Moorman, Moerman, Burman

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Where is the Muirman family from?

You can see how Muirman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muirman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Muirman families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Muirman families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Muirman's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Muirman families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Muirman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muirman 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Muirman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Muirman. For the veterans among your Muirman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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