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Marks Family History

Marks Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mark with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Dutch and German: patronymic from Mark.

Jewish (western Ashkenazic): variant of Marx.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Marks family from?

You can see how Marks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 1,802 Marks families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Marks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marks families in 1891.
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What did your Marks 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 Marks. 7% of Marks men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Marks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marks were Gardener and Incapacitated.

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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
    7%
  • Tailor
    3%
  • Carpenter
    3%
  • Gardener
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 394,000 census records available for the last name Marks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marks 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 53,000 immigration records available for the last name Marks. 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 56,000 military records available for the last name Marks. For the veterans among your Marks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marks lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Marks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Marks in 1940 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marks 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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