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Murphys Family History

Murphys 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: Murphy, Murthy, Morphy, Murphey, Morphis, Murph, Murley, Murray

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Where is the Murphys family from?

You can see how Murphys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murphys family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Murphys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Murphys families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Murphys's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Murphys families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Murphys ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Murphys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murphys 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Murphys. 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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There are 55 military records available for the last name Murphys. For the veterans among your Murphys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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