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Murfa Family History

Murfa 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: Mura, Murga, Murra, Murff, Mora, Mira, Mula, Murray, Marra, Dura

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Where is the Murfa family from?

You can see how Murfa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murfa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Murfa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Murfa families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Murfa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Murfa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murfa 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 18 census records available for the last name Murfa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murfa 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Murfa. 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 Murfa. For the veterans among your Murfa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murfa lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murfa 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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