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Murham Family History

Murham 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: Durham, Burham, Mura, Derham, Burnham, Murray, Burcham, Dunham

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Where is the Murham family from?

You can see how Murham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murham family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Murham family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Murham's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Murham families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Murham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murham 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Murham. 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 13 military records available for the last name Murham. For the veterans among your Murham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murham 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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