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Murty Family History

Murty Surname Meaning

Indian: variant of Murthy. Irish: variant of Murtagh.

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


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Where is the Murty family from?

You can see how Murty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Murty families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Murty's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Murty families in 1891.
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What did your Murty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Murty. 91% of Murty 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
    91%
  • Shop Assistant
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Murty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murty 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 714 immigration records available for the last name Murty. 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 545 military records available for the last name Murty. For the veterans among your Murty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murty lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Murty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Murty in 1955 was 83, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murty 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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