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Morkmer Family History

Morkmer 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: Marker, Mortimer, Dormer, Mortier, Morken, Lorimer, Morter, Merker

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Where is the Morkmer family from?

You can see how Morkmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morkmer family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Morkmer families living in Lancashire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Morkmer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Morkmer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Morkmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morkmer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Morkmer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Morkmer. For the veterans among your Morkmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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