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Markvart Family History

Markvart 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: Markwardt, Markert, Marquart, Markward, Marker, Markham, Harvard

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Where is the Markvart family from?

You can see how Markvart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markvart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Markvart families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 6 Markvart families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Markvart's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Markvart families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Markvart 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 Markvart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Markvart. 50% of Markvart men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Butcher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Markvart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Markvart 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Markvart. 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 94 military records available for the last name Markvart. For the veterans among your Markvart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markvart lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Markvart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Markvart in 1954 was 59, and 66 in 2004.

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