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Murkowski Family History

Murkowski 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: Markowski, Turkowski, Kurkowski, Jurkowski, Borkowski, Turowski

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Where is the Murkowski family from?

You can see how Murkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murkowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Murkowski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Murkowski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Murkowski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Murkowski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Murkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murkowski. 50% of Murkowski 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
    50%
  • Guard
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Murkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murkowski 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Murkowski. 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 73 military records available for the last name Murkowski. For the veterans among your Murkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murkowski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Murkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Murkowski in 1965 was 78, and 69 in 2004.

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