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Markins Name Meaning

English: variant of Markin with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Larkins, Markin, Matkins, Mankins, Martins, Harkins, Parkins, Madkins

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Where is the Markins family from?

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

What did your Markins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Markins. 42% of Markins men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Markins women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Markins were Clerk and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Nurse Maid
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Markins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markins 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Markins. 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 430 military records available for the last name Markins. For the veterans among your Markins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markins lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Markins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Markins in 1948 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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