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Murrens Family History

Murrens 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: Currens, Jurrens, Murren, Current, Torrens, Murrin, Morren, Mergens

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Where is the Murrens family from?

You can see how Murrens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murrens family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Murrens families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Murrens family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Murrens's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Murrens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murrens 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 41 census records available for the last name Murrens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murrens 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Murrens. 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 32 military records available for the last name Murrens. For the veterans among your Murrens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murrens lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Murrens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Murrens in 1970 was 75, and 36 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murrens 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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