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Murtfeld Family History

Murtfeld 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: Mattfeld, Merfeld, Martel, Muriel, Kornfeld, Burfield, Herzfeld

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Where is the Murtfeld family from?

You can see how Murtfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murtfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Murtfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Murtfeld families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Murtfeld's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Murtfeld families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Murtfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murtfeld 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Murtfeld. 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 21 military records available for the last name Murtfeld. For the veterans among your Murtfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murtfeld lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Murtfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Murtfeld in 1968 was 84, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murtfeld 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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