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Morken Family History

Morken Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads so named from the definite form of Old Norse mǫrk ‘outlying pasture wood’.

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Murcháin ‘descendant of Murchán’ a diminutive of the personal name Murchadh (see Murphy).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Morken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Morken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Morken families living in Staffordshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Morken's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Morken families in 1891.
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What did your Morken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Morken. 100% of Morken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Morken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morken 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 669 immigration records available for the last name Morken. 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 450 military records available for the last name Morken. For the veterans among your Morken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morken lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Morken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Morken in 1957 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

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