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Markwick Family History

Markwick Surname Meaning

from Markwich Farm in Hascombe (Surrey) or Markwicks in Wadhurst (Sussex). The place-names probably derive from Old English mearc ‘mark boundary’ + wīc ‘dwelling specialized farmstead’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Markwick family from?

You can see how Markwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Markwick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 312 Markwick families living in Sussex. This was about 59% of all the recorded Markwick's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Markwick families in 1891.
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What did your Markwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Markwick. 22% of Markwick men worked as a Bricklayer and 79% of Markwick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Markwick were Electrician and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    22%
  • Green Grocer
    9%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    9%
  • Electrician
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 817 military records available for the last name Markwick. For the veterans among your Markwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markwick lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Markwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Markwick in 1956 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

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