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Markstein Family History

Markstein 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: Hartstein, Kalkstein, Arnstein, Martin, Bernstein, Eckstein, Mastin

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Where is the Markstein family from?

You can see how Markstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Markstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Markstein families living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Markstein's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Markstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markstein 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 Markstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Topper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Markstein. 50% of Markstein men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Markstein women worked as a Topper. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Topper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 960 census records available for the last name Markstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markstein 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Markstein. 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 278 military records available for the last name Markstein. For the veterans among your Markstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markstein lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Markstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Markstein in 1957 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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