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Murie Family History

Murie Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Murie in Errol (Perthshire). Scottish and Irish: variant of Murray . French (mainly Manche): unexplained. In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of Norwegian Muri .

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


Similar surnames: Urie, Muri, Durie, Murrie, Mudie, Morie, Duris, Muriel, Murin, More

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Where is the Murie family from?

You can see how Murie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Murie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 5 Murie families living in British Columbia. This was about 36% of all the recorded Murie's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Murie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Worker and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Murie. 60% of Murie men worked as a Worker and 100% of Murie women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Worker
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Murie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murie 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 Murie. 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 502 military records available for the last name Murie. For the veterans among your Murie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Murie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Murie in 1962 was 82, and 94 in 2004.

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