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Markula Family History

Markula 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: Pakula, Bakula, Markle, Markel, Matula, Marsala, Mikula, Markus

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Where is the Markula family from?

You can see how Markula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markula family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Markula family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Markula's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Markula families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markula 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 Markula ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Markula. 100% of Markula men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Markula family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Markula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markula 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Markula. 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 50 military records available for the last name Markula. For the veterans among your Markula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markula lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Markula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Markula in 1968 was 70, and 70 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Markula

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markula 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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