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Murfry Family History

Murfry 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: Murry, Merry, Murley, Murray, Murthy, Curry, Murphy, Burry, Murra

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Where is the Murfry family from?

You can see how Murfry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murfry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Murfry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Murfry families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Murfry's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Murfry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murfry 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 84 census records available for the last name Murfry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murfry 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Murfry. 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 12 military records available for the last name Murfry. For the veterans among your Murfry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murfry lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murfry 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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