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Markart Family History

Markart 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: Markert, Marker, Markwardt, Machart, Makar, Sarkar, Burkart, Market

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Where is the Markart family from?

You can see how Markart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Markart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Markart families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Markart's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Markart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markart 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 Markart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Markart. 43% of Markart men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Shipping Clerk
    29%
  • Printer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Markart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markart 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Markart. 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 385 military records available for the last name Markart. For the veterans among your Markart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markart lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Markart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Markart in 1965 was 53, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Markart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markart 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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