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Murbloch Family History

Murbloch 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: Murdoch, Murbach, Bloch, Urbach, Malloch, Tulloch, Bulloch, Murch

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Where is the Murbloch family from?

You can see how Murbloch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murbloch family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 5 Murbloch families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murbloch's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Murbloch families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murbloch 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 5 census records available for the last name Murbloch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murbloch 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Murbloch. 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 Murbloch. For the veterans among your Murbloch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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