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Markunas Family History

Markunas Surname Meaning

Lithuanian (Markūnas): patronymic from the personal name Markus; see Mark.

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


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Where is the Markunas family from?

You can see how Markunas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markunas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Markunas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Markunas family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Markunas's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Markunas families in 1891.
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What did your Markunas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Markunas. 40% of Markunas men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Markunas women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Markunas were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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
    40%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Janitor
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Ironer
    23%
  • Beautician
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%

What Markunas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 838 census records available for the last name Markunas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markunas 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 600 immigration records available for the last name Markunas. 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 436 military records available for the last name Markunas. For the veterans among your Markunas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markunas lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Markunas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Markunas in 1955 was 47, and 83 in 2004.

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