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Murrah Family History

Murrah Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Scottish Murray.

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


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Where is the Murrah family from?

You can see how Murrah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murrah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murrah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Murrah families living in Northumberland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Murrah's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Murrah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murrah 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 Murrah ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Murrah. 100% of Murrah 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Murrah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murrah 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Murrah. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Murrah. For the veterans among your Murrah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murrah lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Murrah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Murrah in 1947 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murrah 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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