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Origins of the Murley surname

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Where do most Murleys live?

In 1921, most Murleys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Murleys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 4,760 records for the Murley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1542.

Who were Murleys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Murleys.

What are the most common Murley first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Murleys

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

Common Female occupations for Murleys in 1921
Dressmaker

36

Glover

16

Domestic Servant

15

Laundress

13

Tailoress

13

Common Male occupations for Murleys in 1921
Farm Labourer

21

Tin Miner

20

General Labourer

17

Agricultural Labourer

11

Farmer

11

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