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Murtorff Family History

Murtorff 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: Mundorff, Murton, Turoff, Murto, Muratore, Murff, Mundorf, Bottorff

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Where is the Murtorff family from?

You can see how Murtorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murtorff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Murtorff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Murtorff families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Murtorff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Murtorff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murtorff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murtorff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murtorff. 100% of Murtorff men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Murtorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murtorff 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Murtorff. 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 32 military records available for the last name Murtorff. For the veterans among your Murtorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murtorff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Murtorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Murtorff in 1964 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

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