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Mcmurchy Family History

Mcmurchy Surname Meaning

from Mac Murchaidh see McMurchie.

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


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Where is the Mcmurchy family from?

You can see how Mcmurchy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmurchy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmurchy families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Mcmurchy families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcmurchy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcmurchy families in 1891.
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What did your Mcmurchy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcmurchy. 100% of Mcmurchy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mcmurchy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmurchy 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 734 immigration records available for the last name Mcmurchy. 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 297 military records available for the last name Mcmurchy. For the veterans among your Mcmurchy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmurchy lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Mcmurchy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mcmurchy in 1960 was 42, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcmurchy 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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