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Morkimer Family History

Morkimer 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: Mortimer, Mortier, Lorimer, Marker, Dormer, Portier, Morken, Rimer

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Where is the Morkimer family from?

You can see how Morkimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morkimer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Morkimer family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Morkimer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Morkimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morkimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

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

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