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Murchead Family History

Murchead 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: Muirhead, Burkhead, Morehead, Marchal, Burcham, Marchese, Marchand

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Where is the Murchead family from?

You can see how Murchead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murchead family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Murchead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Murchead families living in Norfolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Murchead's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Murchead families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murchead 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 134 census records available for the last name Murchead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murchead 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Murchead. 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 5 military records available for the last name Murchead. For the veterans among your Murchead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murchead lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murchead 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murchead

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