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Mcmurrin Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McMorran .

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


Similar surnames: Mcgurrin, Mcmurry, Currin, Mcmurrey, Mcmurtrie, Murrin, Mcmain

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Where is the Mcmurrin family from?

You can see how Mcmurrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmurrin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmurrin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 10 Mcmurrin families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Mcmurrin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcmurrin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcmurrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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What did your Mcmurrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcmurrin. 50% of Mcmurrin men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%
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What Mcmurrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcmurrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmurrin 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Mcmurrin. 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 227 military records available for the last name Mcmurrin. For the veterans among your Mcmurrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmurrin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcmurrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mcmurrin in 1963 was 71, and 45 in 2004.

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