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Murrey Family History

Murrey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Murray.

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


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Where is the Murrey family from?

You can see how Murrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 233 Murrey families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Murrey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Murrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murrey 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 Murrey 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 Murrey. 17% of Murrey men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Murrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murrey were Heating domestic Engineer (heavy Work) and 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

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Farm Labourer
    17%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Heating domestic Engineer (heavy Work)
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

What Murrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46,000 census records available for the last name Murrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murrey 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Murrey. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Murrey. For the veterans among your Murrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murrey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Murrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Murrey in 1952 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murrey 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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