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Markley Family History

Markley Name Meaning

English:: habitational name from Markly in Heathfield (Sussex). The placename derives from Old English mearc ‘mark boundary’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’. habitational name from Much Marcle and Little Marcle (Herefordshire). The placename derives from Old English mearc ‘mark boundary’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’. perhaps a variant of Martley which is probably a shortened form of Martland a variant of Markland or else a habitational name from Martley (Worcestershire) which probably derives from Old English mearth ‘marten weasel’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Markle, Mackley, Marley, Kirkley, Barley, Yardley, Murley, Rackley

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Where is the Markley family from?

You can see how Markley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Markley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 100 Markley families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Markley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Markley families in 1911.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

Farmer
75%
Salesman
25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

Stenographer
100%

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Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Markley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markley 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Markley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12,000 military records available for the last name Markley. For the veterans among your Markley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markley lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Markley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Markley in 1945 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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