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Murgitroyd Family History

Murgitroyd 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: Murgatroyd, Mitro, Murray, Murthy, Musgrove, Murgia, Moriarty, Murton

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Where is the Murgitroyd family from?

You can see how Murgitroyd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murgitroyd family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Murgitroyd families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 10 Murgitroyd families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murgitroyd's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Murgitroyd families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murgitroyd 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 Murgitroyd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Murgitroyd. 100% of Murgitroyd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 566 census records available for the last name Murgitroyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murgitroyd 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Murgitroyd. 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 Murgitroyd. For the veterans among your Murgitroyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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