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Murkland Family History

Murkland 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: Markland, Burkland, Marland, Kirkland, Morland, Buckland, Burland

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Where is the Murkland family from?

You can see how Murkland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murkland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Murkland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Murkland families living in Massachusetts. This was about 34% of all the recorded Murkland's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Murkland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murkland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murkland ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Murkland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murkland 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Murkland. 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 177 military records available for the last name Murkland. For the veterans among your Murkland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murkland lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1997, in the United States, Murkland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Murkland in 1955 was 53, and 90 in 1997.

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