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Murphis Family History

Murphis 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: Morphis, Murphy, Murchie, Murphey, Maphis, Murph, Morris, Marquis

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Where is the Murphis family from?

You can see how Murphis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murphis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Murphis families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Murphis families living in Ayrshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Murphis's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Murphis families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murphis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murphis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Murphis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murphis 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Murphis. 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 Murphis. For the veterans among your Murphis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murphis lifespan?

Average Murphis life expectancy in 1965 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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