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Marcke Family History

Marcke 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: Marck, Marske, Marcks, Macke, Marcoe, Mark, Marker, Marie, March

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Where is the Marcke family from?

You can see how Marcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcke family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Marcke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Marcke family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marcke's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Marcke families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marcke 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 Marcke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marcke. 100% of Marcke women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Marcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcke 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Marcke. 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 20 military records available for the last name Marcke. For the veterans among your Marcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcke lifespan?

Average Marcke life expectancy in 1993 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marcke 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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