Origins of the Murday surname

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    In 1921, most Murdays lived in north-east

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    Interesting facts about Murday

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    Who were Murdays most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Murday first names?

    John

    William

    Elizabeth

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Murdays

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Murdays in 1921

    Dressmaker

    3

    Living On Own Means

    3

    General Servant

    2

    House Maid

    2

    Laundress

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Murdays in 1921

    Coal Miner

    13

    Farm Labourer

    3

    Agricultural Labourer

    2

    Coal Miner Hewer

    2

    Gardener

    2

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