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Murpy Family History

Murpy 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: Murphy, Murty, Murdy, Murry, Murph, Mura, Bury, Merry, Dury, Murley

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Where is the Murpy family from?

You can see how Murpy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murpy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murpy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Murpy families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Murpy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Murpy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murpy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Murpy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murpy. 45% of Murpy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Murpy women worked as a House Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Murpy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murpy 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Murpy. 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 133 military records available for the last name Murpy. For the veterans among your Murpy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murpy lifespan?

Average Murpy life expectancy in 1975 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murpy 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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