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Moerkerken Family History

Moerkerken 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: Morken, Morren, Morgensen, Merker, Torgersen, Mortensen, Doerksen

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Moerkerken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moerkerken 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Moerkerken. 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 4 military records available for the last name Moerkerken. For the veterans among your Moerkerken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moerkerken lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1983, in the United States, Moerkerken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Moerkerken in 1977 was 71, and 86 in 1983.

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