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Markit Family History

Markit 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: Markin, Market, Markt, Markie, Mark, Martin, Marker, Marie, Maki

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Where is the Markit family from?

You can see how Markit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Markit family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Markit's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Markit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markit 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 44 census records available for the last name Markit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markit 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Markit. 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 5 military records available for the last name Markit. For the veterans among your Markit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markit lifespan?

Average Markit life expectancy in 1996 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markit 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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