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Markward Name Meaning

German: variant of Markwardt .

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


Similar surnames: Markwardt, Alward, Markworth, Marquardt, Marquart, Burkhard, Markwith

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Where is the Markward family from?

You can see how Markward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markward family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Markward families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Markward families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Markward's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Markward families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markward surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Markward ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Markward. 16% of Markward men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Markward women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Markward were Plumber and Seamstress. .

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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
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Plumber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Markward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markward 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Markward. 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 474 military records available for the last name Markward. For the veterans among your Markward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markward lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Markward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Markward in 1947 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

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