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Macmurray Family History

Macmurray Name Meaning

Irish: see McMurray.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mcmurray, Mcmurrey, Mcmurry, Murray, Mccurry, Mcmurrin, Mcmurphy

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Where is the Macmurray family from?

You can see how Macmurray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macmurray family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macmurray families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Macmurray family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Macmurray's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macmurray families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macmurray 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 Macmurray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macmurray. 14% of Macmurray men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Macmurray women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macmurray were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Saleswoman
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Macmurray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macmurray 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 819 immigration records available for the last name Macmurray. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Macmurray. For the veterans among your Macmurray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macmurray lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Macmurray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Macmurray in 1952 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

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