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Markowsky Family History

Markowsky 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: Markowski, Makowsky, Mackowski, Makovsky, Makowski, Tarkowski

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Where is the Markowsky family from?

You can see how Markowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markowsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Markowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Markowsky family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Markowsky's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Markowsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markowsky 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 Markowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Markowsky. 27% of Markowsky men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Markowsky women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Markowsky were Manager and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Tailor
    16%
  • Baker
    16%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Markowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Markowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markowsky 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 Markowsky. 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 597 military records available for the last name Markowsky. For the veterans among your Markowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markowsky lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Markowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Markowsky in 1954 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Markowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markowsky 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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