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Murphine Family History

Murphine 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: Murchie, Murphree, Turpin, Turchin, Murin, Burbine, Murnane, Murrin

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Where is the Murphine family from?

You can see how Murphine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murphine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Murphine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Murphine family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Murphine's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Murphine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murphine 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 Murphine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murphine. 100% of Murphine men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Murphine women worked as a Sales Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

What Murphine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Murphine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murphine 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Murphine. 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 79 military records available for the last name Murphine. For the veterans among your Murphine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murphine lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Murphine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Murphine in 1972 was 69, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murphine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murphine 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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