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Murshon Family History

Murshon 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: Mershon, Burston, Musson, Hurston, Burson, Merson, Muston, Murton

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Where is the Murshon family from?

You can see how Murshon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murshon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Murshon families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Murshon families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murshon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Murshon families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Murshon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murshon 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Murshon. 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 13 military records available for the last name Murshon. For the veterans among your Murshon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murshon lifespan?

Average Murshon life expectancy in 1966 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murshon 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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