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Markrud Family History

Markrud 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: Markus, Markum, Marcrum, Mark, Marker, Madrid, Marland, Marr, Malkus

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Where is the Markrud family from?

You can see how Markrud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markrud family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Markrud families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Markrud families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Markrud's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Markrud families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markrud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Markrud ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Markrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markrud 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Markrud. 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 14 military records available for the last name Markrud. For the veterans among your Markrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markrud lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Markrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Markrud in 1965 was 72, and 91 in 2002.

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