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Murfith Family History

Murfith 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: Murfin, Morfitt, Burich, Parfitt, Murtagh, Merritt, Murthy, Murdoch

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Where is the Murfith family from?

You can see how Murfith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murfith family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Murfith families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Murfith families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Murfith's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Murfith families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murfith 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 Murfith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murfith 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 Murfith. 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 military records available for the last name Murfith. For the veterans among your Murfith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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