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Marklin Family History

Marklin Surname Meaning

South German (also Märklin): from a pet form of a personal name such as Markwardt Markhart or Markolf.

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


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Where is the Marklin family from?

You can see how Marklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marklin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marklin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Marklin families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Marklin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marklin families in 1891.
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What did your Marklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marklin. 100% of Marklin men worked as a Labourer and 82% of Marklin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private School Principal
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marklin 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Marklin. 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 531 military records available for the last name Marklin. For the veterans among your Marklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marklin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Marklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Marklin in 1962 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marklin 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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