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Murph Family History

Murph Surname Meaning

Variant of Murff.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Murph family from?

You can see how Murph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murph family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Murph families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Murph's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Murph families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murph 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 Murph ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Murph. 100% of Murph men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Murph 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Murph family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Murph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murph 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 685 immigration records available for the last name Murph. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Murph. For the veterans among your Murph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murph lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Murph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Murph in 1947 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murph

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murph 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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