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Markail Family History

Markail 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: Markel, Markin, Marklin, Mackall, Markie, Marcil, Markell, Ariail

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Where is the Markail family from?

You can see how Markail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markail family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Markail families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Markail's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Markail families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markail surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Markail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markail 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Markail. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Markail. For the veterans among your Markail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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