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Murch Family History

Murch Surname Meaning

English (Devon): from Middle English murche ‘dwarf’.

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


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Where is the Murch family from?

You can see how Murch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 314 Murch families living in Devon. This was about 39% of all the recorded Murch's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Murch families in 1891.
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What did your Murch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Murch. 15% of Murch men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Murch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murch were Bricklayer and Retired.

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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

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Bank Clerk
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Bricklayer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Retired
    3%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Murch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murch 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 Murch. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Murch. For the veterans among your Murch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murch lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Murch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Murch in 1947 was 29, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murch 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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