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Markis Family History

Markis 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: Martis, Markos, Maris, Markin, Sarkis, Marks, Markus, Marois, Margis

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Where is the Markis family from?

You can see how Markis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Markis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Markis family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Markis's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Markis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Markis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Markis. 44% of Markis men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Markis women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Markis were Chef and Clerk. .

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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
    44%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Chef
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Markis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markis 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Markis. 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 314 military records available for the last name Markis. For the veterans among your Markis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markis lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Markis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Markis in 1949 was 68, and 69 in 2004.

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