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Macmurdo Family History

Macmurdo Surname Meaning

Scottish: see McMurdo.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Macmurdo family from?

You can see how Macmurdo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macmurdo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macmurdo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Macmurdo families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Macmurdo's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Macmurdo families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macmurdo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Macmurdo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macmurdo. 100% of Macmurdo men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Macmurdo women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Macmurdo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Macmurdo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macmurdo 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Macmurdo. 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 247 military records available for the last name Macmurdo. For the veterans among your Macmurdo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macmurdo lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Macmurdo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Macmurdo in 1950 was 38, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macmurdo 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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