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Muker Family History

Muker 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: Luker, Auker, Muter, Mucker, Maker, Duker, Murer, Kuker, Buker, Zuker

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Where is the Muker family from?

You can see how Muker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Muker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Muker families living in New Brunswick. This was about 43% of all the recorded Muker's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Muker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Muker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muker. 23% of Muker men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Muker women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muker were Labor and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Muker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Muker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muker 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Muker. 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 102 military records available for the last name Muker. For the veterans among your Muker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muker lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Muker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Muker in 1970 was 52, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Muker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muker 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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