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Markie Family History

Markie Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Markey. American shortened form of Polish Markiewicz.

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


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Where is the Markie family from?

You can see how Markie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Markie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 30 Markie families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Markie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Markie families in 1911.
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What did your Markie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Markie. 50% of Markie men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Labourer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Markie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Markie. 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 628 military records available for the last name Markie. For the veterans among your Markie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markie lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Markie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Markie in 1959 was 37, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Markie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markie 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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