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Murgabroyd Family History

Murgabroyd 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: Murgatroyd, Burgard, Murray, Mustard, Murga, Mugavero, Musgrove

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Where is the Murgabroyd family from?

You can see how Murgabroyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murgabroyd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Murgabroyd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Murgabroyd families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murgabroyd's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Murgabroyd families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Murgabroyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murgabroyd 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Murgabroyd. 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 3 military records available for the last name Murgabroyd. For the veterans among your Murgabroyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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