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Murches Family History

Murches 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: Furches, Marchese, Churches, Murch, Marchel, Funches, Zurcher

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Where is the Murches family from?

You can see how Murches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murches family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Murches families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Murches families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murches's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Murches families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Murches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murches 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Murches. 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 military records available for the last name Murches. For the veterans among your Murches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murches lifespan?

Average Murches life expectancy in 1980 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murches 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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