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Markwas Family History

Markwas 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: Maras, Farkas, Markos, Markham, Markman, Marks, Markus, Markunas

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Where is the Markwas family from?

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

What did your Markwas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Markwas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markwas 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Markwas. 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 34 military records available for the last name Markwas. For the veterans among your Markwas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markwas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Markwas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Markwas in 1974 was 77, and 68 in 1995.

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