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Murterton Family History

Murterton 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: Masterton, Winterton, Summerton, Fullerton, Mutton, Murton, Brierton

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Where is the Murterton family from?

You can see how Murterton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murterton family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Murterton family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murterton's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Murterton families in 1891.
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Census Records

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

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