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Murren Family History

Murren Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Murrin.

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


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Where is the Murren family from?

You can see how Murren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Murren families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Murren's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Murren families in 1891.
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What did your Murren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Murren. 100% of Murren men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Murren 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Murren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Murren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murren 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 667 immigration records available for the last name Murren. 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 663 military records available for the last name Murren. For the veterans among your Murren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murren lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Murren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Murren in 1952 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murren 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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