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Market Family History

Market Name Meaning

English: from Middle English market ‘market’ (late Old English from Anglo-Norman French market) presumably a topographic name referring to a ‘dweller by the market-place’ though possibly also occupational.

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


Similar surnames: Marker, Markt, Marler, Harker, Mare, Marley, Marden, Marvel, Harke

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Where is the Market family from?

You can see how Market families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Market family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Market families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Market families living in British Columbia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Market's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Market families in 1911.
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What did your Market ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Market. 43% of Market 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 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Metal Worker
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Market. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Market 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 629 immigration records available for the last name Market. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name Market. For the veterans among your Market ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Market lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Market life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Market in 1957 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

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