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Muphy Family History

Muphy 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: Murphy, Guppy, Murthy, Dupuy, Muth, Mudry, Muha, Mumby, Mucha, Suchy

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Where is the Muphy family from?

You can see how Muphy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muphy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Muphy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Muphy families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Muphy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Muphy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muphy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muphy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Muphy. 34% of Muphy men worked as a Student. .

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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

  • Student
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farmers Son
    34%
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What Muphy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Muphy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muphy 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Muphy. 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 207 military records available for the last name Muphy. For the veterans among your Muphy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muphy lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Muphy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Muphy in 1971 was 53, and 61 in 1999.

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