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Markling Family History

Markling 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: Marklin, Merkling, Marking, Marling, Harling, Darling, Markland

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Where is the Markling family from?

You can see how Markling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markling family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Markling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Markling families living in Ohio. This was about 68% of all the recorded Markling's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Markling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markling 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 482 census records available for the last name Markling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markling 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Markling. 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 80 military records available for the last name Markling. For the veterans among your Markling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markling lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Markling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Markling in 1962 was 45, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markling 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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