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Murdo Family History

Murdo 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: Muro, Murto, Mundo, Burdo, Murgo, Murdy, Mura, Turco, Muto, Musto

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Where is the Murdo family from?

You can see how Murdo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murdo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Murdo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Murdo families living in Lancashire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Murdo's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Murdo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murdo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Murdo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murdo. 100% of Murdo men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Murdo women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

What Murdo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Murdo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murdo 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Murdo. 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 417 military records available for the last name Murdo. For the veterans among your Murdo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murdo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Murdo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Murdo in 1962 was 78, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murdo 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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