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Murdeson Family History

Murdeson 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: Margeson, Burgeson, Burleson, Murden, Furgeson, Morgeson, Burden

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Where is the Murdeson family from?

You can see how Murdeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murdeson family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Murdeson families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Murdeson family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murdeson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Murdeson families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Murdeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murdeson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Murdeson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Murdeson. For the veterans among your Murdeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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