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Murkin Family History

Murkin Surname Meaning

variant spelling of Merkin see Markin.

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


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Where is the Murkin family from?

You can see how Murkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Murkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 60 Murkin families living in Suffolk. This was about 71% of all the recorded Murkin's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Murkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murkin 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 Murkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Murkin. 19% of Murkin men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Murkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murkin were Gardener and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Farm Labourer
    19%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    13%
  • Gardener
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Murkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murkin 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Murkin. 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 305 military records available for the last name Murkin. For the veterans among your Murkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murkin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Murkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Murkin in 1966 was 89, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murkin 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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