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Murkey Family History

Murkey 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: Murley, Markey, Burkey, Purkey, Murrey, Muckey, Merkey, Mulkey

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Where is the Murkey family from?

You can see how Murkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murkey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Murkey families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Murkey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Murkey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murkey. 40% of Murkey men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    20%
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What Murkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Murkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murkey 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Murkey. 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 117 military records available for the last name Murkey. For the veterans among your Murkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murkey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Murkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Murkey in 1967 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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