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Murtaugh Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Murtagh . This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


Similar surnames: Mcgaugh, Mcvaugh, Crough, Dorrough, Murdough, Mimnaugh, Meddaugh

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Where is the Murtaugh family from?

You can see how Murtaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murtaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murtaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Murtaugh families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Murtaugh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Murtaugh families in 1891.
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What did your Murtaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murtaugh. 18% of Murtaugh men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Murtaugh women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murtaugh were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Murtaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murtaugh 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 926 immigration records available for the last name Murtaugh. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Murtaugh. For the veterans among your Murtaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murtaugh lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Murtaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Murtaugh in 1944 was 31, and 68 in 2004.

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