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Origins of the Murchison surname

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About the Murchisons

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Where do most Murchisons live?

In 1921, most Murchisons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Murchisons

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We have 2,510 records for the Murchison surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Murchisons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Murchison first names?

  • John
  • Roderick
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Murchisons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Murchisons in 1921
Domestic Servant

20

Pauper

17

General Servant

16

Farmer's Wife

15

General Serv

15

Common Male occupations for Murchisons in 1921
Fisherman

51

Crofter

36

Shepherd

32

Farmer

19

Farm Hands

14

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