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Murthwaite Family History

Murthwaite Surname Meaning

From Moorthwaite in Cumwhitton, Moorthwaite in Woodside (both Cumb), Murthwaite in Longsleddale, or Murthwaite in Ravenstonedale (both Westm).

The place-names derive from Old Scandinavian mór ‘moor’ + þveit ‘clearing, meadow, paddock’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Murthwaite family from?

You can see how Murthwaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murthwaite family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Murthwaite families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Murthwaite families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Murthwaite's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Murthwaite families in 1891.
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What did your Murthwaite ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Murthwaite. 40% of Murthwaite men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Murthwaite women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    40%
  • House Painter
    20%
  • Dental Mechanic
    20%
  • Metal Polisher
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Murthwaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murthwaite 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Murthwaite. 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 107 military records available for the last name Murthwaite. For the veterans among your Murthwaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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