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Ethel McMurray

Photograph of Ethel McMurray Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Ethel
Surname
McMurray
Occupation
Miss

The Name Ethel

Origin
Old English
Meaning
Noble or of noble birth.
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The McMurray Surname

Origin
Scottish Gaelic
Meaning
Son of Murray, derived from a place name or the Gaelic 'muir' meaning 'sea.'
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Source

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