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Markoya Family History

Markoya 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: Markos, Marko, Markey, Markow, Markov, Markoe, Markoff, Mark, Marker

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What did your Markoya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Press Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Markoya. 100% of Markoya men worked as a Press Operator.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Press Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Markoya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markoya 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Markoya. 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 39 military records available for the last name Markoya. For the veterans among your Markoya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markoya lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Markoya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Markoya in 1968 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markoya 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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