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Murtes Family History

Murtes 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: Mertes, Martes, Martel, Curtis, Murley, Martis, Mares, Murthy, Cortes

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Where is the Murtes family from?

You can see how Murtes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murtes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Murtes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Murtes families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murtes's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Murtes families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Murtes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murtes 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Murtes. 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 9 military records available for the last name Murtes. For the veterans among your Murtes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murtes lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Murtes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Murtes in 1975 was 45, and 48 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murtes 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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