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Murriel Family History

Murriel 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: Muriel, Murrill, Murrie, Currie, Burrier, Murrin, Kurpiel, Currier

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Where is the Murriel family from?

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

What did your Murriel ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 690 census records available for the last name Murriel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murriel 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Murriel. 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 74 military records available for the last name Murriel. For the veterans among your Murriel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murriel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Murriel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Murriel in 1969 was 44, and 66 in 2004.

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