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Murgie Family History

Murgie 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: Murgia, Murie, Murrie, Marie, Burge, Murga, Currie, Muriel, Muri

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Where is the Murgie family from?

You can see how Murgie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murgie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Murgie families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Murgie's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Murgie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murgie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Murgie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murgie. 100% of Murgie men worked as a Manager.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

What Murgie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Murgie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murgie 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Murgie. 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 22 military records available for the last name Murgie. For the veterans among your Murgie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murgie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Murgie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Murgie in 1964 was 76, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murgie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murgie 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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