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Origins of the Murthy surname

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About the Murthys

We have a total number of 467 records for people with the last name Murthy.

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Where do most Murthys live?

In 1921, most Murthys lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Murthys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 216 records for the Murthy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1851.

Who were Murthys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Murthys.

What are the most common Murthy first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Ann

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Common jobs for Murthys

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

Common Female occupations for Murthys in 1921
Domestic Servant

2

Gelatine Maker

2

General Servant

2

Hawker

2

Hop Porter

2

Common Male occupations for Murthys in 1921
General Labourer

4

Agricultural Labourer

3

Coal Miner

2

Dock Labourer

2

Servant

2

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