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Murphree Family History

Murphree Surname Meaning

Probably Irish: variant of Murphy.

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


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Where is the Murphree family from?

You can see how Murphree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murphree family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murphree families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Murphree families living in Alabama. This was about 59% of all the recorded Murphree's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Murphree families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murphree 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 Murphree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murphree. 37% of Murphree men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Murphree women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murphree were Salesman and Helper.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Helper
    5%

What Murphree family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Murphree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murphree 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Murphree. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Murphree. For the veterans among your Murphree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murphree lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Murphree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Murphree in 1943 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murphree 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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