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Markert Family History

Markert Surname Meaning

German: from a shortened form of an ancient Germanic personal name composed of the elements mark ‘borderland’ + hard ‘hardy brave’ or ward(e) ‘guardian’.

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


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Where is the Markert family from?

You can see how Markert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Markert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Markert families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Markert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Markert families in 1911.
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What did your Markert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Markert. 100% of Markert 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Markert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markert 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 Markert. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Markert. For the veterans among your Markert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markert lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Markert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Markert in 1952 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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