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Murtell Family History

Murtell 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: Martell, Mortell, Purtell, Murrell, Martel, Hartell, Burrell, Purcell

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Where is the Murtell family from?

You can see how Murtell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murtell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Murtell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Murtell families living in Sussex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Murtell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Murtell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murtell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Murtell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Murtell. 100% of Murtell 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%

What Murtell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Murtell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murtell 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Murtell. 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 28 military records available for the last name Murtell. For the veterans among your Murtell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murtell lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1981, in the United States, Murtell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Murtell in 1979 was 68, and 72 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murtell 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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