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Murrie Family History

Murrie Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Murray.

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


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Where is the Murrie family from?

You can see how Murrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murrie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murrie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 19 Murrie families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Murrie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Murrie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murrie 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 Murrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Murrie. 100% of Murrie 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Murrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murrie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Murrie. 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 586 military records available for the last name Murrie. For the veterans among your Murrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murrie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Murrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Murrie in 1962 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murrie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murrie 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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