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Murfin Family History

Murfin Surname Meaning

English (Derbyshire): probably from the Middle English personal name Mer(e)fin; see Marvin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Murfin family from?

You can see how Murfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murfin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Murfin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 219 Murfin families living in Derbyshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Murfin's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Murfin families in 1891.
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What did your Murfin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Murfin. 12% of Murfin men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Murfin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murfin were Dyers Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Colliery Hewer
    7%
  • Smallholder
    5%
  • Dyers Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Murfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murfin 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 750 immigration records available for the last name Murfin. 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 988 military records available for the last name Murfin. For the veterans among your Murfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murfin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Murfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Murfin in 1958 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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