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Marckhoff Family History

Marckhoff 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: Markoff, Kerkhoff, Aschoff, Karhoff, Kirchhoff, Eckhoff, Malakoff

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Where is the Marckhoff family from?

You can see how Marckhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marckhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Marckhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Marckhoff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Marckhoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Marckhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marckhoff 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 Marckhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marckhoff. 50% of Marckhoff men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    50%
  • Mason
    50%

What Marckhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Marckhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marckhoff 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Marckhoff. 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 49 military records available for the last name Marckhoff. For the veterans among your Marckhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marckhoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Marckhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Marckhoff in 1966 was 84, and 70 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marckhoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marckhoff 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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