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Markie Name Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Markey . American shortened form of Polish Markiewicz .

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


Similar surnames: Markee, Markin, Martie, Hardie, Markos, Marte, Manke, Maxie, Marcin

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Where is the Markie family from?

You can see how Markie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Markie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Markie families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Markie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Markie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Markie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Markie. 96% of Markie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Markie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Markie. 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 628 military records available for the last name Markie. For the veterans among your Markie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markie lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Markie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Markie in 1959 was 37, and 81 in 2004.

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