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Murthall Family History

Murthall 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: Marshall, Mulhall, Munhall, Murtha, Martzall, Marchal, Murtagh

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Where is the Murthall family from?

You can see how Murthall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murthall family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Murthall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Murthall family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Murthall's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Murthall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Murthall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murthall 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Murthall. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Murthall. For the veterans among your Murthall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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