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Murdoth Family History

Murdoth 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: Murdoch, Murdock, Murdough, Roth, Murtagh, Murthy, Furth, Murton

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Where is the Murdoth family from?

You can see how Murdoth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murdoth family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Murdoth families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Murdoth family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Murdoth's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Murdoth families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Murdoth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murdoth 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Murdoth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Murdoth. For the veterans among your Murdoth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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