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Murkett Family History

Murkett Surname Meaning

see Murcott.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Murkett family from?

You can see how Murkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murkett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Murkett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Murkett families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Murkett's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Murkett families in 1891.
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What did your Murkett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Murkett. 50% of Murkett men worked as an Electrician and 92% of Murkett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murkett were Farm Labourer Heavy Worker and Assistant Nurse.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Electrician
    50%
  • Farm Labourer Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Assistant Nurse
    9%

What Murkett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Murkett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murkett 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Murkett. 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 139 military records available for the last name Murkett. For the veterans among your Murkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murkett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Murkett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Murkett in 1962 was 78, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murkett 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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