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Murriss Family History

Murriss 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: Burriss, Morriss, Morris, Murrin, Garriss, Burress, Burris, Burruss

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Where is the Murriss family from?

You can see how Murriss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murriss family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Murriss families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Murriss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Murriss families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Murriss ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Murriss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murriss 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Murriss. 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 1 military records available for the last name Murriss. For the veterans among your Murriss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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