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Murnain Family History

Murnain 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: Murnan, Murin, Murnane, Murrin, Murfin, Murai, Murnahan, Durnin

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Where is the Murnain family from?

You can see how Murnain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murnain family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Murnain families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Murnain's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Murnain families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Murnain ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Murnain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murnain 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Murnain. 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 2 military records available for the last name Murnain. For the veterans among your Murnain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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