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Markofski Family History

Markofski 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: Markowski, Markoski, Mackowski, Makowski, Tarkowski, Majkowski

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Where is the Markofski family from?

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

What did your Markofski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Markofski. 37% of Markofski men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • General Laborer
    19%
  • Labor
    19%
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What Markofski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Markofski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markofski 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Markofski. 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 68 military records available for the last name Markofski. For the veterans among your Markofski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markofski lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Markofski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Markofski in 1952 was 48, and 80 in 2003.

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