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Murshie Family History

Murshie Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Murchie, Munshi, Murie, Murrie, Marie, Qureshi, Murthy, Muhle, Currie

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Where is the Murshie family from?

You can see how Murshie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murshie family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1881. The most Murshie families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Murshie family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Murshie's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Murshie families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Murshie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murshie 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Murshie. 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 Murshie. For the veterans among your Murshie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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