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Murdouch Family History

Murdouch 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: Murdoch, Murdough, Murdock, Murdaugh, Crouch, Burdock, Murch, Murach

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Where is the Murdouch family from?

You can see how Murdouch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murdouch family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1851. The most Murdouch families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Murdouch families living in Dunbartonshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Murdouch's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Murdouch families in 1841.
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Census Records

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

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