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Markels Family History

Markels 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: Markel, Markes, Markell, Marker, Marvel, Martel, Mares, Markos

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Where is the Markels family from?

You can see how Markels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markels family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Markels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Markels family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Markels's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Markels families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Markels ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Markels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markels 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Markels. 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 25 military records available for the last name Markels. For the veterans among your Markels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markels lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Markels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Markels in 1965 was 75, and 74 in 2001.

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