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Markles Family History

Markles 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: Markle, Markley, Markes, Marker, Marley, Mackley, Mares, Markos

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Where is the Markles family from?

You can see how Markles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markles family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Markles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Markles families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Markles's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Markles families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Markles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markles 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Markles. 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 29 military records available for the last name Markles. For the veterans among your Markles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markles lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Markles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Markles in 1959 was 58, and 52 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markles 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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