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Markway Family History

Markway 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: Markham, Markman, Caraway, Markey, Hardway, Markley, Haraway

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Where is the Markway family from?

You can see how Markway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markway family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Markway families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Markway families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Markway's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Markway families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markway 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 Markway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Markway. 38% of Markway men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Markway women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Markway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Markway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markway 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Markway. 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 86 military records available for the last name Markway. For the veterans among your Markway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markway lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Markway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Markway in 1966 was 72, and 44 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Markway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markway 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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