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Markkula Family History

Markkula 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: Pakula, Bakula, Markle, Markel, Matula, Wirkkala, Marttila, Mikkola

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Where is the Markkula family from?

You can see how Markkula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markkula family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Markkula families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Markkula's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Markkula families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markkula 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 Markkula ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Markkula family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Markkula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markkula 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Markkula. 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 47 military records available for the last name Markkula. For the veterans among your Markkula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markkula lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Markkula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Markkula in 1969 was 81, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Markkula

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markkula 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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