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Markussen Family History

Markussen Surname Meaning

Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Markus (see Mark).

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


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Where is the Markussen family from?

You can see how Markussen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markussen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Markussen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Markussen families living in Iowa. This was about 24% of all the recorded Markussen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Markussen families in 1920.
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What did your Markussen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Markussen. 27% of Markussen men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

What Markussen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 965 census records available for the last name Markussen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markussen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Markussen. 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 223 military records available for the last name Markussen. For the veterans among your Markussen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markussen lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Markussen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Markussen in 1951 was 43, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Markussen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markussen 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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