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Murtigh Family History

Murtigh 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: Murtagh, Hurtig, Murtaugh, Martin, Burich, Curtis, Marti, Martis

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Where is the Murtigh family from?

You can see how Murtigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murtigh family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Murtigh families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Murtigh families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murtigh's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Murtigh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murtigh 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 66 census records available for the last name Murtigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murtigh 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Murtigh. 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 Murtigh. For the veterans among your Murtigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murtigh

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