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Markoff Family History

Markoff Surname Meaning

Westernized form of Russian Bulgarian Macedonian and Jewish Markov.

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


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Where is the Markoff family from?

You can see how Markoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Markoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Markoff family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Markoff's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Markoff families in 1911.
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What did your Markoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Markoff. 78% of Markoff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Markoff women worked as an Operator.

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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
    78%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Markoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markoff 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 Markoff. 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 727 military records available for the last name Markoff. For the veterans among your Markoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markoff lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Markoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Markoff in 1951 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markoff 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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