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Mcmurchy Family History

Mcmurchy Name Meaning

from Mac Murchaidh see McMurchie .

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


Similar surnames: Mcmurphy, Mcmurtry, Mcmurray, Mcmurry, Mcmurrey, Murthy, Church

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Where is the Mcmurchy family from?

You can see how Mcmurchy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmurchy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmurchy families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 14 Mcmurchy families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mcmurchy's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mcmurchy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcmurchy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcmurchy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcmurchy. 72% of Mcmurchy men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mcmurchy women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcmurchy were Clerk and Saleslady. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Doctor
    8%
  • Engineer
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • School Teacher
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mcmurchy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmurchy 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 734 immigration records available for the last name Mcmurchy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 297 military records available for the last name Mcmurchy. For the veterans among your Mcmurchy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmurchy lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Mcmurchy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mcmurchy in 1960 was 42, and 80 in 2003.

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