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Markgraf Family History

Markgraf Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: status name from Middle High German marcgrāve ‘margrave’ (which is a title derived from marc ‘boundary’ + grāve ‘royal judge’).

In some cases the title may have been applied as a nickname for someone with overbearing behavior or as a metonymic occupational name for a servant in the household of a margrave.

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


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Where is the Markgraf family from?

You can see how Markgraf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markgraf family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Markgraf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Markgraf family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Markgraf's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Markgraf families in 1891.
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What did your Markgraf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Markgraf. 26% of Markgraf men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Markgraf women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Markgraf were Superintendent and Clerk.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Superintendent
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Secretary
    22%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Markgraf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markgraf 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 676 immigration records available for the last name Markgraf. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Markgraf. For the veterans among your Markgraf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markgraf lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Markgraf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Markgraf in 1955 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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