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Marks Family History

Marks Name Meaning

English: variant of Mark with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. Dutch and German: patronymic from Mark . Jewish (western Ashkenazic): variant of Marx .

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


Similar surnames: Mark, Markos, Markus, Mars, Markin, Marcks, Marko, Maris, Markes

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Where is the Marks family from?

You can see how Marks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 76 Marks families living in Ontario. This was about 16% of all the recorded Marks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Marks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marks ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Marks. 25% of Marks men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Marks women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marks were Carpenter and Income. .

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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
    25%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Servant
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Income
    10%
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Census Records

There are 394,000 census records available for the last name Marks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marks 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 53,000 immigration records available for the last name Marks. 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 56,000 military records available for the last name Marks. For the veterans among your Marks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marks lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Marks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Marks in 1940 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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