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Murfitt Family History

Murfitt Surname Meaning

see Moorfoot.

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


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Where is the Murfitt family from?

You can see how Murfitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murfitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Murfitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 210 Murfitt families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Murfitt's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Murfitt families in 1891.
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What did your Murfitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Murfitt. 14% of Murfitt men worked as a Farmer and 66% of Murfitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murfitt were General Farm Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Labourer
    14%
  • Lorry Driver
    10%
  • General Farm Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Land Worker
    5%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Murfitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murfitt 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 812 immigration records available for the last name Murfitt. 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 533 military records available for the last name Murfitt. For the veterans among your Murfitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murfitt lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Murfitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Murfitt in 1949 was 39, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murfitt 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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