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Murkar Family History

Murkar 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, Mura, Murray, Murga, Merhar, Mlakar, Muskat, Murra, Makar

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Where is the Murkar family from?

You can see how Murkar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murkar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Murkar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Murkar families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Murkar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Murkar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murkar 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 169 census records available for the last name Murkar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murkar 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Murkar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Murkar. For the veterans among your Murkar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murkar lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Murkar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Murkar in 1986 was 61, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murkar 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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