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Murby Family History

Murby Surname Meaning

see Moorby.

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


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Where is the Murby family from?

You can see how Murby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Murby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Murby families living in Leicestershire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Murby's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Murby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murby 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 Murby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Murby. 20% of Murby men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 86% of Murby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murby were Farm Carter and House Duties Unpaid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    20%
  • General Farm Labourer
    20%
  • Retired
    20%
  • Farm Carter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • D D Unpaid
    4%
  • Retired
    4%
  • House Duties Unpaid
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Murby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murby 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Murby. 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 189 military records available for the last name Murby. For the veterans among your Murby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murby lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Murby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Murby in 1959 was 62, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murby 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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