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Murdick Name Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of Murdock .

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


Similar surnames: Murdock, Riddick, Murdoch, Burdick, Reddick, Murrin, Derrick, Mulick

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Where is the Murdick family from?

You can see how Murdick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murdick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murdick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Murdick families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Murdick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Murdick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murdick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murdick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murdick. 24% of Murdick men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Murdick women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murdick were Salesman and Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Murdick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murdick 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Murdick. 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 472 military records available for the last name Murdick. For the veterans among your Murdick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murdick lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Murdick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Murdick in 1956 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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