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Morke Family History

Morke Name 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: More, Mork, Morken, Borke, Morse, Morie, Moree, Moerke, Rorke, Moke

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Where is the Morke family from?

You can see how Morke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Morke families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Morke families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Morke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Morke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morke. 100% of Morke men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Morke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morke 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Morke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Morke. For the veterans among your Morke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Morke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Morke in 1965 was 47, and 102 in 2003.

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