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Macmurdy Family History

Macmurdy Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Macmurdo, Mccurdy, Mcmurdo, Mcmurry, Macmurray, Maury, Mcmurtry

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Where is the Macmurdy family from?

You can see how Macmurdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macmurdy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Macmurdy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Macmurdy family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Macmurdy's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Macmurdy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macmurdy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Macmurdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Macmurdy. 100% of Macmurdy women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Macmurdy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Macmurdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macmurdy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 28 immigration records available for the last name Macmurdy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Macmurdy. For the veterans among your Macmurdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macmurdy lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Macmurdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Macmurdy in 1951 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macmurdy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macmurdy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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