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Markol Family History

Markol 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: Marmol, Markos, Markel, Marko, Markow, Markov, Markoe, Mark, Marker

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Where is the Markol family from?

You can see how Markol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markol family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Markol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Markol families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Markol's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Markol families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Markol ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Markol ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Markol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markol 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Markol. 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 17 military records available for the last name Markol. For the veterans among your Markol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markol lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Markol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Markol in 1974 was 67, and 99 in 2000.

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