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Murfrey Family History

Murfrey 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: Murrey, Murley, Murray, Surrey, Muffley, Currey, Murphrey, Furrey

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Where is the Murfrey family from?

You can see how Murfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murfrey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Murfrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Murfrey families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Murfrey's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Murfrey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murfrey 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 206 census records available for the last name Murfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murfrey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Murfrey. 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 86 military records available for the last name Murfrey. For the veterans among your Murfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murfrey 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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