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Markes Family History

Markes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Marks.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Markes family from?

You can see how Markes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Markes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Markes families living in Alberta. This was about 38% of all the recorded Markes's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Markes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markes 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 Markes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Markes. 43% of Markes men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Markes women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Markes were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Markes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Markes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markes 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 851 immigration records available for the last name Markes. 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 711 military records available for the last name Markes. For the veterans among your Markes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Markes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Markes in 1962 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Markes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markes 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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