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Murfay Family History

Murfay 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: Murray, Mura, Murley, Murthy, Murga, Duray, Murphy, Murra, Turay

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Where is the Murfay family from?

You can see how Murfay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murfay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Murfay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Murfay families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Murfay's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Murfay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murfay 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 86 census records available for the last name Murfay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murfay 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Murfay. 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 12 military records available for the last name Murfay. For the veterans among your Murfay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murfay lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Murfay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Murfay in 1970 was 82, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murfay 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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