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Muirheid Family History

Muirheid Name 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: Muirhead, Durheim, Moorhead, Madrid, Murley, Manheim, Maire, Michel

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Where is the Muirheid family from?

You can see how Muirheid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muirheid family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Muirheid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Muirheid families living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Muirheid's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Muirheid families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muirheid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muirheid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muirheid. 60% of Muirheid 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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What Muirheid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Muirheid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muirheid 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Muirheid. 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 215 military records available for the last name Muirheid. For the veterans among your Muirheid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muirheid lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Muirheid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Muirheid in 1953 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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