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Murtigh Family History

Murtigh 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: Murtagh, Hurtig, Murtaugh, Martin, Burich, Curtis, Marti, Martis

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Where is the Murtigh family from?

You can see how Murtigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murtigh family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Murtigh families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Murtigh families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Murtigh's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Murtigh families in 1911.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Murtigh ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Murtigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murtigh 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 Murtigh. 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 4 military records available for the last name Murtigh. For the veterans among your Murtigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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