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Murgatroy Family History

Murgatroy 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, Murray, Murthy, Murga, Mugavero, Moriarty, Murton, Mulroy

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Where is the Murgatroy family from?

You can see how Murgatroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murgatroy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Murgatroy families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Murgatroy families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murgatroy's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Murgatroy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Murgatroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murgatroy 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Murgatroy. 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 41 military records available for the last name Murgatroy. For the veterans among your Murgatroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murgatroy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Murgatroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Murgatroy in 1974 was 65, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murgatroy 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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