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Murdah Family History

Murdah 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: Murrah, Mura, Murray, Murtagh, Murdoch, Murga, Burda, Munda, Murra

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Where is the Murdah family from?

You can see how Murdah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murdah family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Murdah families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Murdah families living in Angus. This was about 57% of all the recorded Murdah's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Murdah families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murdah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
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  • 1871
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What did your Murdah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murdah. 100% of Murdah men worked as a Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Murdah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Murdah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murdah 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Murdah. 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 22 military records available for the last name Murdah. For the veterans among your Murdah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murdah lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1996, in the United States, Murdah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Murdah in 1990 was 86, and 77 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murdah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murdah 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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