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Markwith Family History

Markwith Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Markwardt .

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


Similar surnames: Marklin, Markworth, Markert, Markward, Carwile, Marwitz, Markwood

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Where is the Markwith family from?

You can see how Markwith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markwith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Markwith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Markwith families living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Markwith's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Markwith families in 1891.
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What did your Markwith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Markwith. 100% of Markwith women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Markwith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markwith 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Markwith. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 425 military records available for the last name Markwith. For the veterans among your Markwith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markwith lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Markwith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Markwith in 1965 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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