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Murtha Family History

Murtha Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Murtagh.

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


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Where is the Murtha family from?

You can see how Murtha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murtha family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murtha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Murtha families living in Quebec. This was about 44% of all the recorded Murtha's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Murtha families in 1911.
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What did your Murtha ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Murtha. 60% of Murtha 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
    60%
  • Student
    40%

What Murtha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Murtha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murtha 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Murtha. 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 Murtha. For the veterans among your Murtha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murtha lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Murtha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Murtha in 1942 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murtha 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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