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Murkens Family History

Murkens 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: Morken, Marken, Burkins, Mergens, Mickens, Jurgens, Lukens, Merkes

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Where is the Murkens family from?

You can see how Murkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murkens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Murkens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Murkens families living in Minnesota. This was about 71% of all the recorded Murkens's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Murkens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murkens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murkens ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Murkens ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Murkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murkens 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Murkens. 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 22 military records available for the last name Murkens. For the veterans among your Murkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murkens lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Murkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Murkens in 1970 was 63, and 33 in 2000.

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