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Markhouse Family History

Markhouse 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: Parkhouse, Barnhouse, Morehouse, Markos, Marchese, Millhouse, Marose

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Where is the Markhouse family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markhouse 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 Markhouse ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Markhouse ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Markhouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markhouse 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Markhouse. 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 Markhouse. For the veterans among your Markhouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markhouse lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Markhouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Markhouse in 1976 was 65, and 87 in 2000.

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