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Murshed Name Meaning

Muslim (mainly Bangladesh and Yemen): from a variant of the Arabic personal name Murshid ‘leader guide advisor’. Compare Morshed .

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


Similar surnames: Murphey, Usher, Murley, Murthy, Muster, Purser, Muriel, Morphew

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Where is the Murshed family from?

You can see how Murshed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murshed family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Murshed family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murshed's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Murshed families in 1841.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Murshed 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 Murshed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murshed 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Murshed. 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 7 military records available for the last name Murshed. For the veterans among your Murshed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murshed lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Murshed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Murshed in 1977 was 39, and 77 in 2001.

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