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Murly Family History

Murly 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, Murty, Murdy, Murry, Mule, Mura, Bury, Sully, Merry, Early

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Where is the Murly family from?

You can see how Murly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Murly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Murly families living in Dorset. This was about 55% of all the recorded Murly's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Murly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Murly. 100% of Murly 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Murly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murly 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Murly. 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 71 military records available for the last name Murly. For the veterans among your Murly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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