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Origins of the Murdin surname

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About the Murdins

We have a total number of 1670 records for people with the last name Murdin.

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Where do most Murdins live?

In 1921, most Murdins lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Murdins

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,600 records for the Murdin surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.

Who were Murdins most likely to marry?

Hambletons

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Longs

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Murdins.

What are the most common Murdin first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Murdins

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

Common Female occupations for Murdins in 1921
Lace Maker

8

Shoe Fitter

7

Boot Closer

6

General Servant

6

Dressmaker

5

Common Male occupations for Murdins in 1921
Shoe Maker

17

Coal Miner

10

Shoe Finisher

9

Agricultural Labourer

7

Shoemaker

7

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