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Markeson Family History

Markeson 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: Margeson, Markson, Markuson, Marken, Marson, Arneson, Matteson

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Where is the Markeson family from?

You can see how Markeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Markeson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Markeson family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Markeson's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Markeson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markeson 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 Markeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Markeson. 34% of Markeson men worked as a Butcher and 43% of Markeson women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Markeson were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Butcher
    34%
  • Plumber
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Markeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markeson 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Markeson. 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 185 military records available for the last name Markeson. For the veterans among your Markeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markeson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Markeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Markeson in 1963 was 70, and 48 in 2002.

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