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Murrane Family History

Murrane 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: Murnane, Murray, Murrin, Murra, Curran, Marrone, Marrano, Murano

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Where is the Murrane family from?

You can see how Murrane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murrane family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Murrane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Murrane families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Murrane's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Murrane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murrane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murrane ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Murrane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murrane 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Murrane. 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 103 military records available for the last name Murrane. For the veterans among your Murrane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murrane lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Murrane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Murrane in 1969 was 74, and 75 in 2000.

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