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Marksberry Family History

Marksberry Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Masbrough (Yorkshire) or less probably from Marksbury (Somerset). The Yorkshire placename probably derives from Old English mearc ‘mark boundary’ (genitive mearces) + burg ‘fortress’. The Somerset placename derives from an Old English personal name Mǣruc or Mǣric (genitive Mǣr(u)ces or Mǣr(i)ces) + Old English burg.

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


Similar surnames: Marberry, Hansberry, Maberry, Asberry, Marksbury, Salsberry, Salsbery

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Where is the Marksberry family from?

You can see how Marksberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marksberry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Marksberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Marksberry families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Marksberry's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Marksberry families in 1840.
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What did your Marksberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marksberry. 35% of Marksberry men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Marksberry women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marksberry were Farming 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
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    58%
  • Housekeeper
    43%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marksberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marksberry 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Marksberry. 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 593 military records available for the last name Marksberry. For the veterans among your Marksberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marksberry lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Marksberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Marksberry in 1949 was 31, and 69 in 2004.

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