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Murff Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of Swiss German Morf which may be a shortened form of the personal name Morolf.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Puff, Huff, Buff, Mar, Mura, Muri, Luff, Murie, Rueff, Ruoff

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Where is the Murff family from?

You can see how Murff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Murff families living in Mississippi. This was about 43% of all the recorded Murff's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Murff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Murff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murff. 32% of Murff men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Murff women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murff were Operator and Farm 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Murff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murff 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Murff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Murff. For the veterans among your Murff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murff lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Murff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Murff in 1956 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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