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Markay Family History

Markay 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: Markey, Mackay, Mark, Marker, Maras, Marley, Murray, Farkas, Markos

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Where is the Markay family from?

You can see how Markay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Markay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Markay families living in Durham. This was about 83% of all the recorded Markay's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Markay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Markay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markay 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Markay. 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 72 military records available for the last name Markay. For the veterans among your Markay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Markay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Markay in 1968 was 63, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markay 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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