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Marcovitz Family History

Marcovitz Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Markovitz, Markovits, Markowitz, Markovich, Marcotte, Markovic

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Where is the Marcovitz family from?

You can see how Marcovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcovitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marcovitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Marcovitz family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marcovitz's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Marcovitz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marcovitz 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 Marcovitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marcovitz. 50% of Marcovitz men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Manager
    25%

What Marcovitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marcovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcovitz 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 669 immigration records available for the last name Marcovitz. 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 176 military records available for the last name Marcovitz. For the veterans among your Marcovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcovitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Marcovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Marcovitz in 1963 was 74, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marcovitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marcovitz 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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