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Muriss Family History

Muriss 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: Duris, Muriel, Maris, Moris, Riss, Muri, Murin, Juris, Murie, Burriss

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Where is the Muriss family from?

You can see how Muriss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muriss family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Muriss families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Muriss's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Muriss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muriss 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 Muriss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Muriss. 100% of Muriss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Muriss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muriss 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Muriss. 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 16 military records available for the last name Muriss. For the veterans among your Muriss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muriss lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muriss 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Muriss

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