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Morkes Family History

Morkes 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, Moraes, Merkes, Mores, Markes, Moses, Marker, Morris, More

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Where is the Morkes family from?

You can see how Morkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morkes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Morkes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Morkes families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Morkes's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Morkes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Morkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morkes 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Morkes. 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 37 military records available for the last name Morkes. For the veterans among your Morkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morkes lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1997, in the United States, Morkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Morkes in 1955 was 47, and 66 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morkes 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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