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Morkish Family History

Morkish 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: Morrish, Morris, Cornish, Moris, Borish, Hornish, Kordish, Morais

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Where is the Morkish family from?

You can see how Morkish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morkish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Morkish family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Morkish's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Morkish families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Morkish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morkish 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Morkish. 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 2 military records available for the last name Morkish. For the veterans among your Morkish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morkish lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Morkish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Morkish in 1987 was 87, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morkish 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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