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Murkins Family History

Murkins 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: Burkins, Mulkins, Markins, Firkins, Mirkin, Markin, Murin, Murrin

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Where is the Murkins family from?

You can see how Murkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murkins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Murkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Murkins family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Murkins's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Murkins families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Murkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murkins 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Murkins. 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 30 military records available for the last name Murkins. For the veterans among your Murkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murkins lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Murkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Murkins in 1962 was 64, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murkins 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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