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Murlee Family History

Murlee 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: Murley, Purlee, Curlee, Mullee, Mule, Mullen, Turley, Marley, Gurley

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Where is the Murlee family from?

You can see how Murlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murlee family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Murlee families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murlee's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Murlee families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murlee 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 47 census records available for the last name Murlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murlee 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Murlee. 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 Murlee. For the veterans among your Murlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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