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Murpley Family History

Murpley 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: Murley, Murphey, Turley, Marley, Gurley, Morley, Curley, Durley

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Where is the Murpley family from?

You can see how Murpley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murpley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Murpley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Murpley families living in Virginia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Murpley's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Murpley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murpley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murpley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murpley. 60% of Murpley 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%
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Census Records

There are 921 census records available for the last name Murpley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murpley 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 859 immigration records available for the last name Murpley. 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 48 military records available for the last name Murpley. For the veterans among your Murpley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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