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Marke Family History

Marke Surname Meaning

English and German: variant of Mark.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Marke family from?

You can see how Marke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 132 Marke families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Marke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marke 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 Marke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marke. 100% of Marke men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Marke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

What Marke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Marke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marke 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Marke. 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 Marke. For the veterans among your Marke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Marke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Marke in 1965 was 87, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marke 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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