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Murtey Family History

Murtey 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, Murthy, Murty, Murrey, Martel, Turley, Marley, Murray, Gurley

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Where is the Murtey family from?

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

What did your Murtey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Murtey. 100% of Murtey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Murtey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Murtey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murtey 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Murtey. 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 42 military records available for the last name Murtey. For the veterans among your Murtey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murtey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Murtey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Murtey in 1969 was 62, and 80 in 2004.

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