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Murhpy Family History

Murhpy 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: Murley, Murray, Murthy, Murphy, Murty, Murrey, Murdy, Murry, Murphey

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Where is the Murhpy family from?

You can see how Murhpy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murhpy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Murhpy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Murhpy family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Murhpy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Murhpy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murhpy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murhpy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Murhpy. 100% of Murhpy women worked as a Domestic. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Murhpy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murhpy 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Murhpy. 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 28 military records available for the last name Murhpy. For the veterans among your Murhpy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murhpy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Murhpy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Murhpy in 1962 was 78, and 72 in 1997.

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