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Origins of the Murren surname

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About the Murrens

We have a total number of 862 records for people with the last name Murren.

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Where do most Murrens live?

In 1921, most Murrens lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Murrens

How common is your surname?

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

We have 473 records for the Murren surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Murrens most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Murrens.

What are the most common Murren first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Bridget

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Common jobs for Murrens

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

Common Female occupations for Murrens in 1921
Dressmaker

7

Charwoman

3

Domestic Servant

3

House Keeper

2

Lamp Shade Maker

2

Common Male occupations for Murrens in 1921
Blacksmith

7

General Labourer

5

Farm Labourer

3

Miner

3

Agricultural Labourer

2

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