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Murphe Family History

Murphe 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: Murphy, Murphey, Murph, Murthy, Morphew, Murch, Marple, Murie

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Where is the Murphe family from?

You can see how Murphe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murphe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murphe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Murphe families living in Derbyshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Murphe's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Murphe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murphe 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 Murphe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murphe. 100% of Murphe 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%

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Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Murphe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murphe 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Murphe. 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 44 military records available for the last name Murphe. For the veterans among your Murphe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murphe lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2000, in the United States, Murphe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Murphe in 1991 was 41, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murphe 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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