Origins of the Murrin surname

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    In 1921, most Murrins lived in south-west

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    1,200 Murrin Travel & migration records
    1,900 Murrins found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Murrin

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    We have for the Murrin surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.

    Who were Murrins most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Murrin first names?

    James

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    Common jobs for Murrins

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

    Commmon female occupations for Murrins in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    General Servant Domestic

    8

    Servant

    7

    Cook Domestic

    6

    Laundress

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Murrins in 1921

    Tailor

    13

    Farmer

    9

    Blacksmith

    7

    Errand Boy

    6

    Farm Labourer

    6

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