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Markolf Family History

Markolf 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: Marolf, Marzolf, Markoff, Marmol, Markos, Markle, Markel, Marolt

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Where is the Markolf family from?

You can see how Markolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markolf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Markolf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Markolf families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Markolf's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Markolf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markolf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Markolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Markolf. 100% of Markolf women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Markolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markolf 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Markolf. 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 112 military records available for the last name Markolf. For the veterans among your Markolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markolf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Markolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Markolf in 1963 was 76, and 95 in 2003.

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