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Marklew Family History

Marklew Surname Meaning

variant of Markley. For a parallel development compare Martlew.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Marklew family from?

You can see how Marklew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marklew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Marklew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Marklew families living in Staffordshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Marklew's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Marklew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marklew 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 Marklew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marklew. 23% of Marklew men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Marklew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marklew were Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Colliery Hewer
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Marklew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marklew 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Marklew. 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 347 military records available for the last name Marklew. For the veterans among your Marklew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marklew lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Marklew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Marklew in 1962 was 52, and 91 in 2003.

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