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Murdoc Family History

Murdoc 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: Murdoch, Murdock, Murton, Muro, Burdock, Murto, Mundo, Burdo, Purdom

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Where is the Murdoc family from?

You can see how Murdoc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murdoc family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murdoc families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Murdoc families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Murdoc's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Murdoc families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murdoc surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murdoc ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Murdoc. 100% of Murdoc 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 928 census records available for the last name Murdoc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murdoc 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Murdoc. 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 80 military records available for the last name Murdoc. For the veterans among your Murdoc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murdoc lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Murdoc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Murdoc in 1982 was 28, and 59 in 2003.

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