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Murrins Family History

Murrins 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: Murrin, Morris, Murin, Burkins, Martins, Marrin, Murfin, Burriss

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Where is the Murrins family from?

You can see how Murrins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murrins family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murrins families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Murrins family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murrins's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Murrins families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murrins 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 Murrins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murrins. 100% of Murrins men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Murrins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murrins 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Murrins. 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 21 military records available for the last name Murrins. For the veterans among your Murrins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murrins lifespan?

Average Murrins life expectancy in 1970 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murrins 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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