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Origins of the Murnan surname

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About the Murnans

We have a total number of 481 records for people with the last name Murnan.

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Where do most Murnans live?

In 1921, most Murnans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Murnans

How common is your surname?

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

We have 141 records for the Murnan surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Murnans most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Murnans.

What are the most common Murnan first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Murnans

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

Common Female occupations for Murnans in 1921
Cigarette Packer

1

Colliery Lab Above Ground

1

Cotton Mill Cotton Reeler

1

Fancy Repository

1

Farm Hands

1

Common Male occupations for Murnans in 1921
Clerks

3

Able Seaman

2

Clerk

2

Combmaker (Horn)

2

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

2

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