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Markant Family History

Markant 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: Morant, Marland, Mariano, Markman, Markland, Maran, Morvant, Markin

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Where is the Markant family from?

You can see how Markant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markant family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Markant family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Markant's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Markant families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markant 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 Markant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chemical Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Markant. 100% of Markant men worked as a Chemical Operator.

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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

  • Chemical Operator
    100%

What Markant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Markant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markant 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Markant. 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 12 military records available for the last name Markant. For the veterans among your Markant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markant lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Markant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Markant in 1979 was 49, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Markant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markant 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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