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Markegard Family History

Markegard 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: Markward, Marker, Markwardt, Markland, Markert, Maggard, Kirkegaard

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Where is the Markegard family from?

You can see how Markegard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markegard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Markegard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Markegard families living in Minnesota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Markegard's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Markegard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markegard 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 Markegard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Markegard. 42% of Markegard men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Markegard women worked as a Housework.

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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
    42%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Markegard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Markegard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markegard 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Markegard. 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 31 military records available for the last name Markegard. For the veterans among your Markegard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markegard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Markegard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Markegard in 1963 was 75, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Markegard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markegard 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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