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Murgatroy Family History

Murgatroy 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: Murgatroyd, Murray, Murthy, Murga, Mugavero, Moriarty, Murton, Mulroy

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Where is the Murgatroy family from?

You can see how Murgatroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murgatroy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Murgatroy families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Murgatroy families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Murgatroy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Murgatroy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murgatroy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murgatroy ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Murgatroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murgatroy 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Murgatroy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Murgatroy. For the veterans among your Murgatroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murgatroy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Murgatroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Murgatroy in 1974 was 65, and 89 in 2004.

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