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Murnik Family History

Murnik 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: Kurnik, Gornik, Karnik, Muni, Munk, Kuznik, Hornik, Murgia, Munck

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Where is the Murnik family from?

You can see how Murnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Murnik families living in California. This was about 71% of all the recorded Murnik's in USA. California had the highest population of Murnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murnik 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 136 census records available for the last name Murnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murnik 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Murnik. 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 53 military records available for the last name Murnik. For the veterans among your Murnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murnik lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Murnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Murnik in 1965 was 76, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murnik 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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