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Early Origins of the Murthwaite family

The surname Murthwaite was first found in Westmorland where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1541 when William Myrethwaite held estates in that county at Ravenstondale.

Early History of the Murthwaite family

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Murthwaite Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Murthwaite, Myrthwaite, Mirthwaite, Merthwaite, Murthwait, Myrthwait and many more.

Early Notables of the Murthwaite family

Distinguished members of the family include

  • the Murthwaite family of Westmorland


United States Murthwaite migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Murthwaite Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Ann Murthwaite, a bonded passenger, who settled in America in 1769


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