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Murkley Family History

Murkley 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: Murley, Burkley, Markley, Merkley, Buckley, Turley, Marley, Gurley

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Where is the Murkley family from?

You can see how Murkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murkley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Murkley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 7 Murkley families living in Ayrshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Murkley's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Murkley families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murkley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Murkley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Murkley. 100% of Murkley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Murkley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Murkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murkley 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Murkley. 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 200 military records available for the last name Murkley. For the veterans among your Murkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murkley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Murkley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Murkley in 1963 was 74, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murkley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murkley 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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