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Morkisz Family History

Morkisz 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, Moritz, Morais, Morriss, Morrish, Mori, Boris, Norris

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What did your Morkisz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morkisz. 100% of Morkisz men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Morkisz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morkisz 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 Morkisz. 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 6 military records available for the last name Morkisz. For the veterans among your Morkisz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morkisz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1971, in the United States, Morkisz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Morkisz in 1963 was 67, and 48 in 1971.

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