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Mcmurdy Family History

Mcmurdy Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McMurdo.

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


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Where is the Mcmurdy family from?

You can see how Mcmurdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmurdy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmurdy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Mcmurdy families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcmurdy's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mcmurdy families in 1911.
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What did your Mcmurdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Knitters and Milliner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcmurdy. 50% of Mcmurdy men worked as a Knitters and 100% of Mcmurdy women worked as a Milliner.

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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

  • Knitters
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Milliner
    100%

What Mcmurdy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcmurdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmurdy 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Mcmurdy. 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 355 military records available for the last name Mcmurdy. For the veterans among your Mcmurdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmurdy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcmurdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mcmurdy in 1963 was 41, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcmurdy 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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