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Markun Family History

Markun 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: Maroun, Markin, Marken, Markus, Markum, Mark, Martin, Marker, Marin

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Where is the Markun family from?

You can see how Markun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Markun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Markun family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Markun's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Markun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markun 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 Markun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Molder and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Markun. 43% of Markun men worked as a Molder and 100% of Markun women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Molder
    43%
  • Janitor
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Markun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Markun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markun 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Markun. 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 139 military records available for the last name Markun. For the veterans among your Markun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markun lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Markun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Markun in 1966 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Markun 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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