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Murck Family History

Murck 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: Marck, Turck, Munck, Merck, Burck, Muck, Murch, Morck, Murk, Murcko

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Where is the Murck family from?

You can see how Murck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Murck families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Murck families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Murck's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Murck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murck 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 Murck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Murck. 60% of Murck men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Murck women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Murck were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Murck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Murck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murck 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Murck. 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 80 military records available for the last name Murck. For the veterans among your Murck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murck lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Murck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Murck in 1967 was 65, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murck 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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