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Murfin Family History

Murfin Name Meaning

English (Derbyshire): probably from the Middle English personal name Mer(e)fin; see Marvin .

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


Similar surnames: Marvin, Murrin, Murton, Merlin, Duffin, Burgin, Ruffin, Markin, Murin

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Where is the Murfin family from?

You can see how Murfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murfin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Murfin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Murfin families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Murfin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Murfin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murfin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murfin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murfin. 30% of Murfin men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Murfin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murfin were Carpenter and Student. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    42%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Student
    12%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Murfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murfin 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 750 immigration records available for the last name Murfin. 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 988 military records available for the last name Murfin. For the veterans among your Murfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murfin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Murfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Murfin in 1958 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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