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Markov Family History

Markov Name Meaning

Russian Bulgarian Macedonian Serbian Croatian and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): patronymic from the personal name Mark (Russian) and its South Slavic equivalent Marko. It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -ov.

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


Similar surnames: Markow, Marko, Markos, Markin, Markson, Markovic, Arko, Maro, Marcos

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Where is the Markov family from?

You can see how Markov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markov family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Markov families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Markov families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Markov's in USA. New York had the highest population of Markov families in 1880.
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What did your Markov ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Markov. 100% of Markov men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Markov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markov 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Markov. 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 232 military records available for the last name Markov. For the veterans among your Markov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markov lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Markov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Markov in 1964 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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