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Markwardt Name Meaning

North German: occupational name for a frontier guard or the guardian of a fenced-off area (such as a woodland) Middle Low German markward from mark ‘boundary’ + ward(e) ‘guardian’. In medieval folk stories Markwart occurs as a nickname for a jay; it is possible that this use may have influenced the acquisition of the surname in some cases. German: from the personal name Markward(t) composed of the elements mark ‘boundary’ + ward ‘guardian’. Compare Marquardt .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Borgwardt, Markward, Markman, Markert, Borchardt, Markworth, Borgardt

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Where is the Markwardt family from?

You can see how Markwardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Markwardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Markwardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Markwardt families living in Minnesota. This was about 77% of all the recorded Markwardt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Markwardt families in 1880.
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What did your Markwardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Markwardt. 46% of Markwardt men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Markwardt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Markwardt were Proprietor and Teacher. .

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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
    46%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housework
    22%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
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Passenger Lists

There are 469 immigration records available for the last name Markwardt. 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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There are 508 military records available for the last name Markwardt. For the veterans among your Markwardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Markwardt lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Markwardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Markwardt in 1959 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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