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Mcmurtrie Family History

Mcmurtrie Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McMurtry.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcmurtrie family from?

You can see how Mcmurtrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmurtrie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmurtrie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 12 Mcmurtrie families living in Essex. This was about 20% of all the recorded Mcmurtrie's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Mcmurtrie families in 1891.
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What did your Mcmurtrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcmurtrie. 65% of Mcmurtrie 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
    65%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • Shop Assistant
    10%
  • Tailoress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Mcmurtrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmurtrie 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcmurtrie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcmurtrie. For the veterans among your Mcmurtrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmurtrie lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mcmurtrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mcmurtrie in 1957 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcmurtrie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcmurtrie 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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