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Markovich Family History

Markovich Surname Meaning

Ukrainian and Rusyn (standard transliteration Markovych), Belorussian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): patronymic from the personal names Marko (Ukrainian and Rusyn) and Marka (Belorussian) equivalents of Mark.

Compare Markowicz and Markowitz. Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Marković.

Slovak, Rusyn (from Slovakia), and Slovenian Markovič (see Markovic).

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


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Where is the Markovich family from?

You can see how Markovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markovich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Markovich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Markovich families living in Quebec. This was about 45% of all the recorded Markovich's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Markovich families in 1911.
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What did your Markovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Markovich. 78% of Markovich 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpd Domestic Duties
    23%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Markovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markovich 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Markovich. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Markovich. For the veterans among your Markovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markovich lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Markovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Markovich in 1954 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markovich 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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