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Market Family History

Market Surname Meaning

English: from Middle English market ‘market’ (late Old English from Anglo-Norman French market)

presumably a topographic name referring to a ‘dweller by the market-place’

though possibly also occupational.

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


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Where is the Market family from?

You can see how Market families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Market family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Market families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Market families living in Devon. This was about 17% of all the recorded Market's in United Kingdom. Devon and 3 other counties had the highest population of Market families in 1891.
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What did your Market ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Market. 100% of Market 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Market. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Market 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 629 immigration records available for the last name Market. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name Market. For the veterans among your Market ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Market lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Market life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Market in 1957 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

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