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Markam Family History

Markam 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: Markham, Markum, Mark, Marker, Maras, Farkas, Markos, Marra, Maria

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Where is the Markam family from?

You can see how Markam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Markam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Markam families living in Cornwall. This was about 27% of all the recorded Markam's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Markam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markam 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 Markam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Markam. 45% of Markam men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Markam women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Markam were Truck Driver and Sewant.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Domestic
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Sewant
    20%

What Markam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Markam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markam 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Markam. 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 168 military records available for the last name Markam. For the veterans among your Markam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markam lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Markam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Markam in 1963 was 82, and 104 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markam 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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