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Murtfeld Family History

Murtfeld 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: Mattfeld, Merfeld, Martel, Muriel, Kornfeld, Burfield, Herzfeld

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Where is the Murtfeld family from?

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

What did your Murtfeld ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Murtfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murtfeld 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Murtfeld. 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 21 military records available for the last name Murtfeld. For the veterans among your Murtfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murtfeld lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Murtfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Murtfeld in 1968 was 84, and 87 in 2001.

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