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Morkis Family History

Morkis 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: Morris, Moris, Morais, Mori, Boris, Norris, Martis, Markos, Mirkin

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Where is the Morkis family from?

You can see how Morkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morkis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Morkis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Morkis family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Morkis's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Morkis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morkis 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 Morkis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morkis. 100% of Morkis men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Morkis women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Morkis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Morkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morkis 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Morkis. 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 33 military records available for the last name Morkis. For the veterans among your Morkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morkis lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Morkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Morkis in 1948 was 38, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morkis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morkis 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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