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Murdaugh Family History

Murdaugh Surname Meaning

Altered form of Murdoch.

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


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Where is the Murdaugh family from?

You can see how Murdaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murdaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murdaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Murdaugh family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Murdaugh's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Murdaugh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murdaugh 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 Murdaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murdaugh. 31% of Murdaugh men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Murdaugh women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murdaugh were Manager and Waitress.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Murdaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murdaugh 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Murdaugh. 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 827 military records available for the last name Murdaugh. For the veterans among your Murdaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murdaugh lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Murdaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Murdaugh in 1946 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murdaugh 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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