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Murt Family History

Murt Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; perhaps a variant of Mirth.

alternatively perhaps a reduced variant of the Irish name Murtagh; compare Moriarty.

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


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Where is the Murt family from?

You can see how Murt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Murt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Murt families living in Cornwall. This was about 29% of all the recorded Murt's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Murt families in 1891.
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What did your Murt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Murt. 50% of Murt men worked as a Fisherman and 90% of Murt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murt were General Labourer and House Wife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fisherman
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • House Wife
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Murt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Murt. 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 768 military records available for the last name Murt. For the veterans among your Murt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Murt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Murt in 1964 was 61, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murt 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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