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Murpphy Family History

Murpphy 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, Murthy, Morphy, Murphey, Murph, Murley, Murray, Guppy

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Where is the Murpphy family from?

You can see how Murpphy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murpphy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Murpphy families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Murpphy family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Murpphy's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Murpphy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murpphy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Murpphy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murpphy 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Murpphy. 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 7 military records available for the last name Murpphy. For the veterans among your Murpphy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murpphy lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Murpphy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Murpphy in 1977 was 74, and 82 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murpphy 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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