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Markan Family History

Markan 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: Markman, Maran, Markin, Marken, Marzan, Barkan, Marian, Marsan

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Where is the Markan family from?

You can see how Markan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Markan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Markan families living in New Brunswick. This was about 55% of all the recorded Markan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Markan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markan 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 Markan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Markan. 100% of Markan men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Markan women worked as a Couturire.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    100%

What Markan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Markan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markan 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Markan. 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 91 military records available for the last name Markan. For the veterans among your Markan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Markan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Markan in 1968 was 72, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markan 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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