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Markides Family History

Markides 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: Marines, Markie, Markins, Martines, Markes, Marker, Marie, Paredes

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Markides. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markides 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Markides. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Markides. For the veterans among your Markides ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markides lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Markides life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Markides in 1973 was 70, and 84 in 1997.

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