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Morkert Family History

Morkert 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: Markert, Marker, Morken, Morera, Morter, Corkery, Merker, Corker

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Where is the Morkert family from?

You can see how Morkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morkert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Morkert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Morkert families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Morkert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Morkert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morkert 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 Morkert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morkert. 47% of Morkert men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

What Morkert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Morkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morkert 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Morkert. 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 66 military records available for the last name Morkert. For the veterans among your Morkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morkert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Morkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Morkert in 1962 was 61, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morkert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morkert 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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