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Murchin Family History

Murchin 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: Turchin, Murchie, Murchison, Minchin, Murin, Marcin, Murrin, Machin

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Where is the Murchin family from?

You can see how Murchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murchin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Murchin families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 11 Murchin families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Murchin's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Murchin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murchin 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 63 census records available for the last name Murchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murchin 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Murchin. 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 Murchin. For the veterans among your Murchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murchin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Murchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Murchin in 1971 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murchin 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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