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Murtak Family History

Murtak 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: Furtak, Mura, Murray, Murtagh, Murthy, Murga, Kurta, Burak, Murton

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Where is the Murtak family from?

You can see how Murtak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murtak family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Murtak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Murtak families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murtak's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Murtak families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Murtak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murtak 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Murtak. 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 4 military records available for the last name Murtak. For the veterans among your Murtak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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