This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Murshead family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Murshead Family History

Murshead 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: Muirhead, Burkhead, Morehead, Umstead, Morstad, Marshak, Murad

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Murshead family from?

You can see how Murshead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murshead family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Murshead families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Murshead family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murshead's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Murshead families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murshead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1881
  • 1901
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Murshead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Murshead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murshead census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Murshead

Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Murshead. 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.

View all Murshead immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Murshead. For the veterans among your Murshead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Murshead military records

You've only scratched the surface of Murshead family history

Discover More

What is the average Murshead lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murshead 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murshead

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Murshead family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial