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Murdorf Family History

Murdorf 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: Mundorf, Burdorf, Murdoch, Burgdorf, Murdock, Mundorff, Kasdorf

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Where is the Murdorf family from?

You can see how Murdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murdorf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Murdorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Murdorf families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Murdorf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Murdorf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murdorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Murdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murdorf 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Murdorf. 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 55 military records available for the last name Murdorf. For the veterans among your Murdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murdorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Murdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Murdorf in 1963 was 48, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murdorf 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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