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Murkamp Family History

Murkamp 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: Murakami, Aukamp, Verkamp, Mura, Kamp, Murray, Murtagh, Markham

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Where is the Murkamp family from?

You can see how Murkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murkamp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Murkamp family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Murkamp's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Murkamp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murkamp 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 8 census records available for the last name Murkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murkamp 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 Murkamp. 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 Murkamp. For the veterans among your Murkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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