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Murgach Family History

Murgach 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: Murach, Murbach, Murtagh, Murdoch, Murga, Urbach, Murch, Marbach

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Where is the Murgach family from?

You can see how Murgach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murgach family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Murgach family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murgach's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Murgach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murgach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murgach ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Murgach ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Murgach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murgach 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Murgach. 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 2 military records available for the last name Murgach. For the veterans among your Murgach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murgach lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Murgach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Murgach in 1968 was 85, and 43 in 2003.

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