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Murphey Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Murphy . English (mainly northern): variant of Morphey (see Morphew ).

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


Similar surnames: Murphrey, Morphy, Murphree, Murphy, Murrey, Murley, Morphis, Curley

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Where is the Murphey family from?

You can see how Murphey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murphey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murphey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 50 Murphey families living in Ontario. This was about 27% of all the recorded Murphey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Murphey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murphey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murphey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Murphey. 44% of Murphey 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
    44%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Laborer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 87,000 census records available for the last name Murphey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murphey 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Murphey. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Murphey. For the veterans among your Murphey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murphey lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Murphey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Murphey in 1943 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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