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Markwart Family History

Markwart 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: Markwardt, Markward, Markert, Markworth, Marquart, Marker, Markham

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Where is the Markwart family from?

You can see how Markwart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markwart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Markwart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Markwart families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Markwart's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Markwart families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markwart 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 Markwart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Markwart. 63% of Markwart men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Markwart women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Markwart were Laborer and Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Servant
    29%

What Markwart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Markwart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markwart 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Markwart. 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 251 military records available for the last name Markwart. For the veterans among your Markwart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markwart lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Markwart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Markwart in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Markwart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markwart 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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