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Mcmurran Family History

Mcmurran Name Meaning

Irish form of Scottish McMorran .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mcmorran, Mcmurray, Mcmurrin, Curran, Mcgurrin, Mcmurry, Mcmurrey

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Where is the Mcmurran family from?

You can see how Mcmurran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmurran family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmurran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Mcmurran families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcmurran's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Mcmurran families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcmurran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcmurran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcmurran. 72% of Mcmurran women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Manageress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcmurran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmurran 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 556 immigration records available for the last name Mcmurran. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 402 military records available for the last name Mcmurran. For the veterans among your Mcmurran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmurran lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Mcmurran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Mcmurran in 1963 was 89, and 80 in 2000.

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