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Murford Family History

Murford Surname Meaning

variant of Moorfoot.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Murford family from?

You can see how Murford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Murford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Murford families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Murford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Murford families in 1891.
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What did your Murford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Murford. 50% of Murford women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Murford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murford 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Murford. 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 42 military records available for the last name Murford. For the veterans among your Murford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murford 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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