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Murshell Family History

Murshell 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: Marshall, Bursell, Pursell, Munsell, Mussell, Meshell, Burchell

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Where is the Murshell family from?

You can see how Murshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murshell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Murshell families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Murshell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Murshell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murshell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murshell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Murshell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Murshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murshell 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 Murshell. 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 Murshell. For the veterans among your Murshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murshell lifespan?

Average Murshell life expectancy in 2001 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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