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Murfohy Family History

Murfohy 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: Murthy, Murphy, Murley, Murray, Murdoch, Murton, Muro, Mulroy, Murto

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Where is the Murfohy family from?

You can see how Murfohy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murfohy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Murfohy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Murfohy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Murfohy families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Murfohy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murfohy 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Murfohy. 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 1 military records available for the last name Murfohy. For the veterans among your Murfohy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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