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Murr Family History

Murr Name Meaning

German: nickname for a morose person from Middle High German Middle Low German murren ‘to grumble’. English: nickname apparently from Middle English murre ‘catarrh infection of the nose and throat’.

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


Similar surnames: Gurr, Kurr, Muhr, Durr, Turk, Burr, Garr, Mauer, Darr, Muth

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Where is the Murr family from?

You can see how Murr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 41 Murr families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Murr's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Murr families in 1911.
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What did your Murr ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Murr. 50% of Murr men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Murr women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murr were Labourer and Servant. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Servant
    50%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Murr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murr 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 Murr. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Murr. For the veterans among your Murr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murr lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Murr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Murr in 1941 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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