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Markvardsen Family History

Markvardsen 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: Markwardt, Markussen, Markarian, Markward, Marden, Harvard, Markman

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Markvardsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markvardsen 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Markvardsen. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Markvardsen. For the veterans among your Markvardsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markvardsen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Markvardsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Markvardsen in 1966 was 73, and 52 in 2003.

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