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Macmurchie Family History

Macmurchie 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, Mcmurtrie, Macchia, Mcmurphy, Macchi, Mcconachie, Marchio

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Where is the Macmurchie family from?

You can see how Macmurchie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macmurchie family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Macmurchie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Macmurchie families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Macmurchie's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Macmurchie families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Macmurchie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macmurchie 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Macmurchie. 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 11 military records available for the last name Macmurchie. For the veterans among your Macmurchie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macmurchie lifespan?

Average Macmurchie life expectancy in 1962 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macmurchie 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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