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Murchy Family History

Murchy 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: Murthy, Murphy, Murch, March, Murley, Murray, Urch, Burch, Mutch

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Where is the Murchy family from?

You can see how Murchy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murchy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murchy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 8 Murchy families living in Argyll. This was about 62% of all the recorded Murchy's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Murchy families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murchy 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Murchy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murchy 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Murchy. 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 101 military records available for the last name Murchy. For the veterans among your Murchy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murchy lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Murchy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Murchy in 1986 was 89, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murchy 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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