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Murland Family History

Murland Name 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: Marland, Morland, Burland, Kurland, Durland, Harland, Garland

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Where is the Murland family from?

You can see how Murland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Murland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Murland family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Murland's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Murland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mason was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murland. 100% of Murland men worked as a Mason. .

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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

  • Mason
    100%
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Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Murland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murland 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Murland. 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 60 military records available for the last name Murland. For the veterans among your Murland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murland lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1992, in the United States, Murland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Murland in 1950 was 58, and 67 in 1992.

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