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Murvihill Family History

Murvihill 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: Mulvihill, Mulvehill, Burchill, Murrill, Marshall, Tuthill, Churchill

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Where is the Murvihill family from?

You can see how Murvihill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murvihill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Murvihill family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Murvihill's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Murvihill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murvihill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murvihill ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Murvihill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murvihill 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Murvihill. 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 Murvihill. For the veterans among your Murvihill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murvihill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Murvihill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Murvihill in 1963 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

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