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Markovitz Family History

Markovitz Surname Meaning

Jewish: variant of Markovich. Compare Markowicz.

Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Marković.

Also related to Slovak and Slovenian Markovič.

(see Markovic).

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


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Where is the Markovitz family from?

You can see how Markovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markovitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Markovitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Markovitz family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Markovitz's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Markovitz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markovitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Markovitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Markovitz. 23% of Markovitz men worked as a Salesman and 16% of Markovitz women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Markovitz were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Typist
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%

What Markovitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Markovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markovitz 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 Markovitz. 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 724 military records available for the last name Markovitz. For the veterans among your Markovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markovitz lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Markovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Markovitz in 1944 was 49, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Markovitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markovitz 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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