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Murthyr Family History

Murthyr 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, Murphy, Murty, Murtha, Arthur, Murley, Murray, Murtagh

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Where is the Murthyr family from?

You can see how Murthyr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murthyr family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Murthyr family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murthyr's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Murthyr families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Murthyr ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Murthyr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murthyr 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Murthyr. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Murthyr. For the veterans among your Murthyr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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