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Markelius Family History

Markelius 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: Marcellus, Marcelin, Markel, Margolis, Marcelino, Cornelius

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Where is the Markelius family from?

You can see how Markelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markelius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Markelius family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Markelius's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Markelius families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Markelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markelius 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Markelius. 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 Markelius. For the veterans among your Markelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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