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Murchet Family History

Murchet 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: Burchett, Murch, Marchel, Zurcher, Murchie, Sarchet, Merchen, Burcher

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Where is the Murchet family from?

You can see how Murchet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murchet family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1881. The most Murchet families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Murchet family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murchet's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Murchet families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murchet 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 11 census records available for the last name Murchet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murchet 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 Murchet. 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 Murchet. For the veterans among your Murchet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murchet lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Murchet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Murchet in 1985 was 75, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murchet 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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