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Markau Family History

Markau 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: Mark, Marker, Maras, Farkas, Markos, Markham, Marra, Maria, Markman

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Where is the Markau family from?

You can see how Markau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Markau family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Markau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Markau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markau 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 Markau ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Markau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Markau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markau 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Markau. 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 50 military records available for the last name Markau. For the veterans among your Markau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markau lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1985, in the United States, Markau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Markau in 1980 was 52, and 62 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Markau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markau 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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