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Markek Family History

Markek 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: Marker, Markel, Marken, Marek, Markey, Markee, Market, Markes, Mark

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Where is the Markek family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markek 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 Markek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Markek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Markek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markek 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Markek. 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 7 military records available for the last name Markek. For the veterans among your Markek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Markek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Markek in 1964 was 77, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markek 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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