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Marksheffel Family History

Marksheffel 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: Marshall, Marchese, Markel, Marsteller, Manteufel, Christoffel

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Where is the Marksheffel family from?

You can see how Marksheffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marksheffel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Marksheffel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Marksheffel families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Marksheffel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Marksheffel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marksheffel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Marksheffel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Marksheffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marksheffel 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 Marksheffel. 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 35 military records available for the last name Marksheffel. For the veterans among your Marksheffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marksheffel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Marksheffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Marksheffel in 1967 was 72, and 79 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marksheffel 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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