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Murdy Family History

Murdy Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of Murdoch and possibly also a shortened form of McMurdie.

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


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Where is the Murdy family from?

You can see how Murdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murdy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murdy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 32 Murdy families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Murdy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Murdy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murdy 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 Murdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Civil Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Murdy. 55% of Murdy men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Murdy women worked as a Civil Servant.

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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
    55%
  • Farmers Son
    32%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Civil Servant
    100%

What Murdy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Murdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murdy 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 937 immigration records available for the last name Murdy. 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 841 military records available for the last name Murdy. For the veterans among your Murdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murdy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Murdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Murdy in 1955 was 63, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murdy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murdy 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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