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Murkinson Family History

Murkinson 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: Parkinson, Martinson, Makinson, Perkinson, Murchison, Mckinnon

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Where is the Murkinson family from?

You can see how Murkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murkinson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Murkinson families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Murkinson families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murkinson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Murkinson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murkinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murkinson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Murkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murkinson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Murkinson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Murkinson. For the veterans among your Murkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murkinson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1984, in the United States, Murkinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Murkinson in 1973 was 73, and 84 in 1984.

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