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Murcken Family History

Murcken 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: Muecke, Morken, Marken, Mucker, Lucken, Macken, Muren, Murcko, Muckey

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Where is the Murcken family from?

You can see how Murcken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murcken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Murcken families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Murcken family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Murcken's in USA. California had the highest population of Murcken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murcken 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 57 census records available for the last name Murcken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murcken 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Murcken. 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 3 military records available for the last name Murcken. For the veterans among your Murcken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murcken lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Murcken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Murcken in 1978 was 91, and 100 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murcken 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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