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Markum Family History

Markum Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Markham.

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


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Where is the Markum family from?

You can see how Markum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Markum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Markum families living in Tennessee. This was about 30% of all the recorded Markum's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Markum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markum 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 Markum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Markum. 33% of Markum men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Markum women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Markum were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%

What Markum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Markum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markum 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Markum. 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 687 military records available for the last name Markum. For the veterans among your Markum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markum lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Markum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Markum in 1953 was 39, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markum 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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