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Murthy Family History

Murthy Surname Meaning

Indian (Karnataka): from Sanskrit mūrti ‘manifestation image’. As a personal name this evolved from the final element of compound names such as Ramamurthy ‘manifestation of Rama’ and Krishnamurthy ‘manifestation of Krishna’.

— Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Murthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murthy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murthy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Murthy families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murthy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Murthy families in 1891.
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What did your Murthy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Murthy. 100% of Murthy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Murthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murthy 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 800 immigration records available for the last name Murthy. 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 200 military records available for the last name Murthy. For the veterans among your Murthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murthy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Murthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Murthy in 1970 was 74, and 74 in 2004.

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