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Markt Family History

Markt Surname Meaning

German (also Märkt): topographic name for someone who lived by a market.

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


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Where is the Markt family from?

You can see how Markt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Markt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Markt families living in Missouri. This was about 39% of all the recorded Markt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Markt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markt 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 Markt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Markt. 50% of Markt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Markt women worked as a Cashier.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Markt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Markt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markt 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Markt. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Markt. For the veterans among your Markt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Markt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Markt in 1957 was 53, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Markt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markt 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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