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Murwin Family History

Murwin 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: Murin, Murrin, Murfin, Urwin, Merwin, Martin, Marin, Turpin, Darwin

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Where is the Murwin family from?

You can see how Murwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Murwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Murwin family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Murwin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Murwin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murwin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 837 census records available for the last name Murwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murwin 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Murwin. 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 154 military records available for the last name Murwin. For the veterans among your Murwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murwin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Murwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Murwin in 1964 was 82, and 36 in 2003.

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