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Marklis Family History

Marklis 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: Marklin, Marquis, Martis, Markos, Malis, Maris, Markle, Markin

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Where is the Marklis family from?

You can see how Marklis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marklis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Marklis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Marklis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Marklis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marklis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Marklis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marklis 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Marklis. 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 4 military records available for the last name Marklis. For the veterans among your Marklis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marklis lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1982, in the United States, Marklis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Marklis in 1978 was 73, and 71 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marklis 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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