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Moerk Family History

Moerk Surname 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: Mork, Moers, Merk, Moerke, Moeck, Mark, Mori, Moore, Mort, York

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Where is the Moerk family from?

You can see how Moerk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moerk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moerk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Moerk families living in Delaware. This was about 80% of all the recorded Moerk's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Moerk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moerk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Moerk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moerk 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Moerk. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 301 military records available for the last name Moerk. For the veterans among your Moerk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moerk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Moerk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Moerk in 1964 was 74, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moerk ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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