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Markholt Family History

Markholt 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: Marolt, Arnholt, Marshall, Marchal, Marmol, Markos, Markham, Markle

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Where is the Markholt family from?

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

What did your Markholt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Markholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markholt 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Markholt. 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 17 military records available for the last name Markholt. For the veterans among your Markholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markholt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Markholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Markholt in 1964 was 67, and 90 in 2002.

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