Origins of the Murtough surname
About the Murtoughs
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Interesting facts about Murtough
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Murtough surname. The oldest one dates back to 1841.
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Our tell us which families married Murtoughs.
What are the most common Murtough first names?
James
John
Mary
Ellen
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Common jobs for Murtoughs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Murtoughs in 1921
Cotton Card Room Hand
3
Cotton Operative
3
Domestic Servant
3
Cotton Doffer
2
Cotton Factory Hand
2
Common male occupations for Murtoughs in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
3
Coal Miner
3
Mineral Water Manufacturer
3
Bricklay Labour
2
Bricklayer
2
