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Murduff Family History

Murduff 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: Mcduff, Murff, Macduff, Duff, Murdoch, Medoff, Turoff, Kilduff

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Where is the Murduff family from?

You can see how Murduff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murduff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Murduff families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 19 Murduff families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Murduff's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Murduff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murduff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murduff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Murduff. 60% of Murduff men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%
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What Murduff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Murduff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murduff 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Murduff. 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 23 military records available for the last name Murduff. For the veterans among your Murduff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murduff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Murduff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Murduff in 1968 was 66, and 44 in 1987.

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