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Murrish Family History

Murrish Surname Meaning

see Morrish.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Murrish family from?

You can see how Murrish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murrish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Murrish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Murrish families living in Cornwall. This was about 80% of all the recorded Murrish's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Murrish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murrish 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 Murrish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murrish. 28% of Murrish men worked as a Farmer.

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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%
  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Farming
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Murrish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Murrish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murrish 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Murrish. 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 320 military records available for the last name Murrish. For the veterans among your Murrish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murrish lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Murrish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Murrish in 1956 was 57, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murrish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murrish 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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