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Marking Name Meaning

English: variant of Markin .

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


Similar surnames: Markin, Marling, Markins, Marting, Moring, Wareing, Arling, Harkins

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Where is the Marking family from?

You can see how Marking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marking family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marking families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Marking family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Marking's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Marking families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marking surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Marking ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marking. 32% of Marking men worked as a Farmer and 55% of Marking women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marking 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    55%
  • Waitress
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Marking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marking 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Marking. 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 232 military records available for the last name Marking. For the veterans among your Marking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marking lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Marking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Marking in 1963 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

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