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Murks Family History

Murks 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: Marks, Murk, Purks, Burks, Mark, Turk, Mura, Mars, Maras, Burns

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Where is the Murks family from?

You can see how Murks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murks family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Murks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Murks families living in Kentucky. This was about 40% of all the recorded Murks's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Murks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murks 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 Murks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Murks. 100% of Murks 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Murks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murks 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Murks. 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 96 military records available for the last name Murks. For the veterans among your Murks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murks lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Murks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Murks in 1967 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murks 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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