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Murtie Family History

Murtie Surname Meaning

from Ó Muircheartaigh see Murtagh.

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


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You can see how Murtie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murtie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Murtie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Murtie families living in Midlothian. This was about 80% of all the recorded Murtie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Murtie families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Murtie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murtie 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Murtie. 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 70 military records available for the last name Murtie. For the veterans among your Murtie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murtie lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Murtie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Murtie in 1970 was 74, and 74 in 1999.

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