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Murnan Family History

Murnan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Murnane or Murnin.

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


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Where is the Murnan family from?

You can see how Murnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Murnan families living in Devon. This was about 43% of all the recorded Murnan's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Murnan families in 1891.
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What did your Murnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murnan. 28% of Murnan men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Murnan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murnan were Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Murnan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Murnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murnan 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Murnan. 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 439 military records available for the last name Murnan. For the veterans among your Murnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murnan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Murnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Murnan in 1958 was 28, and 79 in 2004.

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