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Markworth Family History

Markworth Surname Meaning

German: variant of Markwardt.

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


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Where is the Markworth family from?

You can see how Markworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Markworth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Markworth families living in Wisconsin. This was about 35% of all the recorded Markworth's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Markworth families in 1880.
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What did your Markworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Markworth. 29% of Markworth men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Markworth women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Markworth were School Teacher and Housekeeper.

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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
    29%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • School Teacher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Markworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markworth 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Markworth. 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 309 military records available for the last name Markworth. For the veterans among your Markworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markworth lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Markworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Markworth in 1959 was 48, and 26 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markworth 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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