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Murtiff Family History

Murtiff 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: Murff, Martin, Mustafa, Curtis, Marti, Reiff, Murtagh, Martis, Griff

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Where is the Murtiff family from?

You can see how Murtiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murtiff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Murtiff families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Murtiff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Murtiff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murtiff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Murtiff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murtiff. 67% of Murtiff men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Murtiff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Murtiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murtiff 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Murtiff. 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 45 military records available for the last name Murtiff. For the veterans among your Murtiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murtiff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Murtiff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Murtiff in 1964 was 75, and 36 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murtiff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murtiff 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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