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Murkell Family History

Murkell Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Markell, Murrell, Turkel, Burrell, Purcell, Muriel, Bursell, Morell

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Where is the Murkell family from?

You can see how Murkell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murkell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Murkell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Murkell families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Murkell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Murkell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murkell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Murkell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Murkell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murkell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Murkell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Murkell. For the veterans among your Murkell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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