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Murson Family History

Murson 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: Musson, Burson, Merson, Murton, Marson, Curson, Morson, Munson

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Where is the Murson family from?

You can see how Murson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Murson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Murson families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Murson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Murson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murson 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 Murson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Murson. 100% of Murson 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 589 census records available for the last name Murson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murson 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Murson. 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 66 military records available for the last name Murson. For the veterans among your Murson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Murson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Murson in 1956 was 32, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murson 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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