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Murph Family History

Murph Name Meaning

Variant of Murff .

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


Similar surnames: Murthy, Murphy, Murad, March, Hursh, Murtha, Murto, Murrah, Wurth

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Where is the Murph family from?

You can see how Murph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murph family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Murph families living in Ontario. This was about 31% of all the recorded Murph's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Murph families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murph surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murph ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Murph. 100% of Murph men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Murph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murph 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 685 immigration records available for the last name Murph. 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 Murph. For the veterans among your Murph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murph lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Murph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Murph in 1947 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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