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Mcmurtrey Family History

Mcmurtrey Name Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McMurtry .

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


Similar surnames: Mcmurrey, Mcmurtry, Mcmurtrie, Mcmurry, Mccrorey, Mccartney, Mccurry

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Where is the Mcmurtrey family from?

You can see how Mcmurtrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmurtrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmurtrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Mcmurtrey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcmurtrey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcmurtrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcmurtrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcmurtrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcmurtrey. 35% of Mcmurtrey men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mcmurtrey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcmurtrey were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Labor
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Houskeeper
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcmurtrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmurtrey 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Mcmurtrey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcmurtrey. For the veterans among your Mcmurtrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmurtrey lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mcmurtrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcmurtrey in 1949 was 41, and 85 in 2004.

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