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Murnin Family History

Murnin Surname Meaning

Irish: from Ó Muirnín ‘descendant of Muirnín’ a diminutive of the personal name Muirne which means ‘high-spirited festive’ from muirn ‘mirth affection’.

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


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Where is the Murnin family from?

You can see how Murnin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murnin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Murnin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Murnin families living in Cumberland. This was about 83% of all the recorded Murnin's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Murnin families in 1891.
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What did your Murnin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murnin. 50% of Murnin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Murnin women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Dry Cleaning
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Murnin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murnin 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Murnin. 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 498 military records available for the last name Murnin. For the veterans among your Murnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murnin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Murnin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Murnin in 1957 was 45, and 62 in 2004.

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