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Murkle Family History

Murkle 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: Markle, Muckle, Burkle, Merkle, Mule, Murley, Muhle, Burke, Muckler

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Where is the Murkle family from?

You can see how Murkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murkle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Murkle family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Murkle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Murkle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murkle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murkle. 100% of Murkle 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Murkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murkle 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Murkle. 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 46 military records available for the last name Murkle. For the veterans among your Murkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murkle lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Murkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Murkle in 1952 was 38, and 93 in 2004.

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