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Murvine Family History

Murvine 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: Mervine, Marvin, Irvine, Murin, Burbine, Murnane, Murrin, Marine

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Where is the Murvine family from?

You can see how Murvine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murvine family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Murvine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Murvine families living in Ohio. This was about 31% of all the recorded Murvine's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Murvine families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murvine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murvine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murvine. 34% of Murvine men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Pumper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Murvine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murvine 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Murvine. 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 Murvine. For the veterans among your Murvine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murvine lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Murvine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Murvine in 1962 was 78, and 73 in 2004.

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