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Markise Family History

Markise 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: Markie, Marie, Martis, Markos, Maris, Markle, Markin, Martire, Sarkis

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Where is the Markise family from?

You can see how Markise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markise family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Markise family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Markise's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Markise families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markise surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Markise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markise 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 Markise. 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 15 military records available for the last name Markise. For the veterans among your Markise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markise lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Markise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Markise in 1977 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markise 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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