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Mcmurn Family History

Mcmurn 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: Mcmunn, Mcgurn, Mcmurdo, Mcminn, Mcdunn, Mcgurl, Mccarn, Mclure

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Where is the Mcmurn family from?

You can see how Mcmurn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmurn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcmurn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mcmurn families living in Maryland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mcmurn's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Mcmurn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcmurn 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 Mcmurn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcmurn. 100% of Mcmurn women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Mcmurn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Mcmurn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmurn 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mcmurn. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mcmurn. For the veterans among your Mcmurn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmurn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Mcmurn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mcmurn in 1963 was 82, and 79 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcmurn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcmurn 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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