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Murkham Family History

Murkham 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: Markham, Burkham, Burnham, Burcham, Kirkham, Turnham, Durham, Burham

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Where is the Murkham family from?

You can see how Murkham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murkham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Murkham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Murkham family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Murkham's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Murkham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murkham 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 179 census records available for the last name Murkham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murkham 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Murkham. 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 Murkham. For the veterans among your Murkham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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