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Murtough Family History

Murtough Surname Meaning

from Ó Muircheartaigh; see Murtagh.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Murtough family from?

You can see how Murtough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murtough family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Murtough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Murtough families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Murtough's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Murtough families in 1891.
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What did your Murtough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Murtough. 50% of Murtough 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Nurse In Training
    30%
  • Cook
    20%

What Murtough family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Murtough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murtough 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Murtough. 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 134 military records available for the last name Murtough. For the veterans among your Murtough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murtough lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Murtough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Murtough in 1962 was 79, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murtough 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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