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Murrillo Name Meaning

Spanish: variant of Murillo .

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


Similar surnames: Murillo, Murrill, Trillo, Zorrilla, Parrillo, Turrill, Morgillo

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Where is the Murrillo family from?

You can see how Murrillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murrillo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Murrillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Murrillo families living in California. This was about 63% of all the recorded Murrillo's in USA. California had the highest population of Murrillo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murrillo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murrillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murrillo. 34% of Murrillo men worked as a Gardener and 60% of Murrillo women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murrillo were Laborer and Housewife. .

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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

  • Gardener
    34%
  • Presser
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Murrillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murrillo 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Murrillo. 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 55 military records available for the last name Murrillo. For the veterans among your Murrillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murrillo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Murrillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Murrillo in 1963 was 83, and 55 in 2003.

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