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Murf Family History

Murf 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: Mura, Muro, Muri, Muff, Murr, Murff, Murk, Mark, Mule, Mori

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Where is the Murf family from?

You can see how Murf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Murf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Murf families living in North Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Murf's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Murf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murf 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 Murf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murf. 100% of Murf men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

What Murf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Murf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murf 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Murf. 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 132 military records available for the last name Murf. For the veterans among your Murf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murf lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Murf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Murf in 1972 was 74, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murf 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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