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Markantes Family History

Markantes 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: Barrantes, Marcantel, Mirante, Amarante, Sarantos, Marciante, Maratea

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What did your Markantes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Route Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Markantes. 100% of Markantes men worked as a Route Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Route Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Markantes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markantes 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Markantes. 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 9 military records available for the last name Markantes. For the veterans among your Markantes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markantes lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Markantes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Markantes in 1972 was 31, and 84 in 2001.

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