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Murtland Family History

Murtland 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: Mortland, Maitland, Marland, Morland, Markland, Hartland, Burland

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Where is the Murtland family from?

You can see how Murtland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murtland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murtland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 28 Murtland families living in Ontario. This was about 97% of all the recorded Murtland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Murtland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murtland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murtland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Murtland. 59% of Murtland men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
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What Murtland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Murtland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murtland 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Murtland. 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 305 military records available for the last name Murtland. For the veterans among your Murtland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murtland lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Murtland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Murtland in 1949 was 43, and 88 in 2004.

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