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Murillo Family History

Murillo Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of several places called Murillo, notably in Navarre, La Rioja, and Zaragoza provinces, so named from a diminutive of muro ‘wall’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Murillo family from?

You can see how Murillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murillo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Murillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Murillo family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murillo's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Murillo families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murillo 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 Murillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murillo. 44% of Murillo men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Murillo women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murillo were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Truck Driver
    4%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%
  • Farmer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Murillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murillo 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Murillo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Murillo. For the veterans among your Murillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murillo lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Murillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Murillo in 1940 was 38, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murillo 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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