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Mursoch Family History

Mursoch 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: Murdoch, Mursch, Bursch, Morsch, Musch, Murch, Murach, Marsch

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Where is the Mursoch family from?

You can see how Mursoch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mursoch family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Mursoch families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Mursoch families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mursoch's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mursoch families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mursoch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Mursoch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mursoch 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mursoch. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mursoch. For the veterans among your Mursoch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mursoch lifespan?

Average Mursoch life expectancy in 1998 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mursoch 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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