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Murtof Family History

Murtof 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: Murton, Murto, Muto, Musto, Marton, Morton, Murthy, Mirto, Mutton

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Where is the Murtof family from?

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

What did your Murtof ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Murtof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murtof 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 Murtof. 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 2 military records available for the last name Murtof. For the veterans among your Murtof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murtof lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Murtof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Murtof in 1973 was 66, and 83 in 2001.

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