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Murn Family History

Murn Surname Meaning

Slovenian: nickname from an old spelling of muren meaning ‘cricket’ formerly also ‘black animal’ (in general); see Muren.

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


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You can see how Murn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Murn families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Murn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Murn families in 1891.
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What did your Murn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Murn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murn 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Murn. 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 343 military records available for the last name Murn. For the veterans among your Murn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murn lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Murn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Murn in 1955 was 45, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murn 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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