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Murmes Family History

Murmes 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: Hermes, Murley, Mares, Muriel, Armes, Turmel, Burres, Surges, Turbes

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Where is the Murmes family from?

You can see how Murmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murmes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Murmes family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Murmes's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Murmes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murmes 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 Murmes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murmes. 100% of Murmes men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Murmes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Murmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murmes 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Murmes. 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 5 military records available for the last name Murmes. For the veterans among your Murmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murmes lifespan?

Average Murmes life expectancy in 1995 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murmes 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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