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Murthar Family History

Murthar 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: Murtha, Murthy, Merhar, Martha, Mura, Arthur, Burnham, Marchal

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Where is the Murthar family from?

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

What did your Murthar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Murthar. 100% of Murthar 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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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Murthar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murthar 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 immigration records available for the last name Murthar. 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 military records available for the last name Murthar. For the veterans among your Murthar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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