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Markusson Family History

Markusson 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: Markussen, Markuson, Markson, Marcussen, Magnusson, Musson, Margeson

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Where is the Markusson family from?

You can see how Markusson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markusson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Markusson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Markusson families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Markusson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Markusson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markusson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Markusson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Markusson. 72% of Markusson men worked as a Farmers Son. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmers Son
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%
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What Markusson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 716 census records available for the last name Markusson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markusson 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Markusson. 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 43 military records available for the last name Markusson. For the veterans among your Markusson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markusson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Markusson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Markusson in 1967 was 86, and 90 in 2004.

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