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Murnaham Family History

Murnaham 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: Murnahan, Burnham, Turnham, Abraham, Burcham, Dunham, Markham

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Where is the Murnaham family from?

You can see how Murnaham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murnaham family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Murnaham families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Murnaham families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Murnaham's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Murnaham families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murnaham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murnaham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murnaham. 100% of Murnaham 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Murnaham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murnaham 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Murnaham. 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 10 military records available for the last name Murnaham. For the veterans among your Murnaham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murnaham lifespan?

Average Murnaham life expectancy in 1988 was 41 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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