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Markovits Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): patronymic from the personal name Marko (see Markovich ). Hungarian: variant of Markovics of South Slavic or Slovak origin.

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


Similar surnames: Markovitz, Markovich, Markovic, Markov, Yurkovich, Markowski, Markin

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Where is the Markovits family from?

You can see how Markovits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markovits family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Markovits families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Markovits families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Markovits's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Markovits families in 1880.
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What did your Markovits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Markovits. 50% of Markovits men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Baker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 947 census records available for the last name Markovits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markovits 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Markovits. 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 275 military records available for the last name Markovits. For the veterans among your Markovits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markovits lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Markovits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Markovits in 1963 was 76, and 88 in 2003.

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