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Murnah Family History

Murnah 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: Murrah, Murnan, Mura, Murray, Murtagh, Murga, Murnane, Murra, Murch

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Where is the Murnah family from?

You can see how Murnah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murnah family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Murnah family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Murnah's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Murnah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murnah 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 20 census records available for the last name Murnah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murnah 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Murnah. 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 1 military records available for the last name Murnah. For the veterans among your Murnah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murnah 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 Murnah

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