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Murrell Family History

Murrell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Merrill.

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


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Where is the Murrell family from?

You can see how Murrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 709 Murrell families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Murrell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Murrell families in 1891.
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What did your Murrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Murrell. 9% of Murrell men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Murrell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murrell were Postman and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    6%
  • Gardener
    5%
  • Postman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 97,000 census records available for the last name Murrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murrell 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Murrell. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Murrell. For the veterans among your Murrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murrell lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Murrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Murrell in 1943 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murrell 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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