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Murvin Family History

Murvin 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: Marvin, Murin, Murrin, Murfin, Curvin, Mervin, Martin, Marin, Turpin

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Where is the Murvin family from?

You can see how Murvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murvin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Murvin families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Murvin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Murvin families in 1911.
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What did your Murvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murvin. 50% of Murvin men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Murvin women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murvin were Division Supt and Stenographer. .

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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
    50%
  • Fishing
    30%
  • Division Supt
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Murvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murvin 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Murvin. 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 190 military records available for the last name Murvin. For the veterans among your Murvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murvin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Murvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Murvin in 1963 was 87, and 48 in 2004.

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