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Markola Family History

Markola Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Parola, Marmol, Markos, Markle, Markel, Marolt, Marko, Hakola, Arola

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Where is the Markola family from?

You can see how Markola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markola family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Markola families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Markola families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Markola's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Markola families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Markola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Markola. 50% of Markola men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Markola women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Granite Cutter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Markola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Markola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markola 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Markola. 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 21 military records available for the last name Markola. For the veterans among your Markola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markola lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Markola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Markola in 1962 was 46, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Markola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markola 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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