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Murthum Family History

Murthum 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: Murthy, Murtha, Arthur, Burnham, Thum, Murtagh, Burcham, Markham

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Where is the Murthum family from?

You can see how Murthum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murthum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Murthum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Murthum families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Murthum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Murthum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murthum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murthum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murthum. 100% of Murthum men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Murthum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murthum 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Murthum. 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 20 military records available for the last name Murthum. For the veterans among your Murthum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murthum lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Murthum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Murthum in 1956 was 42, and 55 in 2002.

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