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Murthey Family History

Murthey 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: Murthy, Murphey, Murley, Murphy, Northey, Furtney, Matthey, Mathey

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Where is the Murthey family from?

You can see how Murthey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murthey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Murthey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Murthey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murthey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Murthey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murthey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Murthey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murthey 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Murthey. 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 33 military records available for the last name Murthey. For the veterans among your Murthey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murthey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Murthey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Murthey in 1968 was 85, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murthey 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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