Origins of the Murdo surname

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    In 1921, most Murdos lived in london

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    180 Murdo Travel & migration records
    360 Murdos found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Murdos

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    Commmon female occupations for Murdos in 1921

    Farmer Wife

    2

    House Keeper

    2

    Housekeeper

    2

    Silk Winder

    2

    Agricultural Labourers Wife

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Murdos in 1921

    Farmer

    5

    Coal Miner

    4

    Farm Serv

    3

    Ironmongers Son

    3

    Merchant

    3

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