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Markhardt Family History

Markhardt Name 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, Manhardt, Earnhardt, Marquardt, Markward, Barnhardt

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Where is the Markhardt family from?

You can see how Markhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markhardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Markhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Markhardt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Markhardt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Markhardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markhardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Markhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Markhardt. 37% of Markhardt men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Markhardt women worked as a Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Markhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markhardt 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Markhardt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 79 military records available for the last name Markhardt. For the veterans among your Markhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markhardt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Markhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Markhardt in 1963 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

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