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Murcray Family History

Murcray 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: Murray, Murra, Mccray, Murcia, Murrah, Murrey, Mcray, Murry, Mura

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Where is the Murcray family from?

You can see how Murcray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murcray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Murcray families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Murcray families living in Durham. This was about 20% of all the recorded Murcray's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Murcray families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murcray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Murcray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Metal Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murcray. 100% of Murcray men worked as a Metal Miner.

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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

  • Metal Miner
    100%

What Murcray family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 875 census records available for the last name Murcray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murcray 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Murcray. 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 106 military records available for the last name Murcray. For the veterans among your Murcray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murcray lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Murcray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Murcray in 1963 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murcray

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murcray 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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