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Markowich Family History

Markowich 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: Markovich, Markowicz, Mirkovich, Markovic, Matkovich, Marovich

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Where is the Markowich family from?

You can see how Markowich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markowich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Markowich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Markowich families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Markowich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Markowich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markowich 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 Markowich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Markowich. 34% of Markowich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Markowich women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    34%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Markowich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Markowich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markowich 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Markowich. 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 143 military records available for the last name Markowich. For the veterans among your Markowich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markowich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Markowich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Markowich in 1963 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Markowich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markowich 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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