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Markavitch Family History

Markavitch 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: Markovich, Mirkovich, Markovic, Matkovich, Markovits, Marovich

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Where is the Markavitch family from?

You can see how Markavitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markavitch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Markavitch family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Markavitch's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Markavitch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markavitch 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 Markavitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mica Paster was the top reported job for people in the USA named Markavitch. 100% of Markavitch men worked as a Mica Paster.

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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

  • Mica Paster
    100%

What Markavitch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Markavitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markavitch 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Markavitch. 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 25 military records available for the last name Markavitch. For the veterans among your Markavitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markavitch lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Markavitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Markavitch in 1972 was 82, and 50 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Markavitch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markavitch 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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