The Murph Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Murph Family Tree

Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Murph family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Murph brick wall? Read "Tips for Successful Research" for some helpful advice.

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Murph Ancestors

Murph Genealogy

Sometimes two people can look at the same handwritten record, and come up with different spellings of the name. Be creative when searching for your Murph ancestors -- we often search for misspellings intentionally to see if we missed any records. Genealogy is more than just searching through databases. Articles like "Digital Books and Microfilm" can help accelerate your Murph research.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Murph

Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building. There are currently matching Murph records at Ancestry.com! Start exploring this online Murph family history resource today.

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Murph Surname

While some countries have limited historical records for last name assignments, you are most likely to only find general guidance on the origin and meaning of the Murph surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.

Murph DNA Projects

DNA testing for genealogy continues to improve. If you had some of your Murph relatives tested several years ago, it may be worthwhile to have them retested. Likewise, as DNA testing companies have gathered more results and samples, you may be able to find more matches if you search again with your test results. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Murph research, read "Using DNA to Find Your Surname".

Murph Family History

For most people, just about every aspect of their life has been influenced in some way by their ancestors. Look beyond the names and dates to understand how and why your Murph ancestors lived and strived to make a better life for their descendants. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "Researching Criminal Records" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Murph family history.

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Networking with Murph Researchers

If you are doing genealogy research in a particular town or region distant from where you live, you may want to consider posting a message board query requesting a lookup; often local volunteers or residents are willing to lend a hand, but remember to be specific in your request and be respectful of others' time. The article "Are Your Queries Getting Results?" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Murph queries.

Murph Achievements & Celebrities

Did you know that Murph was the 11661st most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?

Web Sites & Blogs with Murph Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Murph, contact the folks at ProGenealogists for a free research estimate. You may also find it helpful to read, "When, Why and How to Hire a Professional Genealogist."

RootsWeb search of US Naturalization Records
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Upcoming Murph Family Reunions

Whenever possible, consider holding the family reunion in place where you have a strong Murph family history, which provides opportunities to share stories and visit cemeteries or old home sites; you may even want to consider as a one-day activity, having each family take on the task of gathering information from the local courthouse, school district, public library, etc. -- this, of course, requires advance planning and assignment, but could generate considerable interest and results. The article "Reunions: Beyond Aunt Pat's Rhubarb Pie and Aunt Edna's Wet Kisses" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Murph reunion.

See Also

Murf   Murphe   Murphi   Murphy   Murp   MacMurph   McMurph   O'Murph