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Morkwed Family History

Morkwed 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: Morken, Marker, More, Morley, Morgen, Mower, Mortier, Morland, Moren

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Where is the Morkwed family from?

You can see how Morkwed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morkwed family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Morkwed family living in South Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Morkwed's in USA. South Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Morkwed families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morkwed 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 30 census records available for the last name Morkwed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morkwed 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Morkwed. 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 5 military records available for the last name Morkwed. For the veterans among your Morkwed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morkwed lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Morkwed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Morkwed in 1988 was 66, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morkwed 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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