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Markwich Family History

Markwich 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: Markwith, Marinich, Markovich, Marich, Marusich, Marovich, Markowicz

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Where is the Markwich family from?

You can see how Markwich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markwich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Markwich family living in Connecticut. This was about 20% of all the recorded Markwich's in USA. Connecticut and 4 other states had the highest population of Markwich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markwich 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 Markwich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Counter Girl was the top reported job for people in the USA named Markwich. 100% of Markwich women worked as a Counter Girl.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Counter Girl
    100%

What Markwich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Markwich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markwich 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Markwich. 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 31 military records available for the last name Markwich. For the veterans among your Markwich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markwich lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Markwich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Markwich in 1969 was 69, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markwich 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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