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Murfett Family History

Murfett Surname Meaning

see Moorfoot.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Murfett family from?

You can see how Murfett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murfett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Murfett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Murfett families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Murfett's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Murfett families in 1891.
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What did your Murfett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Sorter G P O and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Murfett. 100% of Murfett men worked as a Sorter G P O and 86% of Murfett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Sorter G P O
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • School Teacher
    15%

What Murfett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Murfett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murfett 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Murfett. 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 59 military records available for the last name Murfett. For the veterans among your Murfett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murfett lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Murfett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Murfett in 1968 was 74, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murfett 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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