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Markson Family History

Markson Surname Meaning

English and Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from the personal name Mark.

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


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Where is the Markson family from?

You can see how Markson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Markson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Markson families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Markson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Markson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markson 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 Markson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Markson. 20% of Markson men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Markson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Markson were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Stock Clerk
    7%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Markson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markson 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 Markson. 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 756 military records available for the last name Markson. For the veterans among your Markson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Markson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Markson in 1955 was 48, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Markson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markson 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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