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Murthur Family History

Murthur 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: Arthur, Murthy, Mathur, Mcarthur, Murtha, Murtagh, Muster, Mather

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Where is the Murthur family from?

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

What did your Murthur ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Murthur ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Murthur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murthur 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Murthur. 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 12 military records available for the last name Murthur. For the veterans among your Murthur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murthur lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Murthur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Murthur in 1971 was 74, and 85 in 1990.

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