Skip to content
  • Start your family tree

Origins of the Markin surname

A collage of historical images including two family portraits and a postcard of people boarding a ship

About the Markins

We have a total number of 2383 records for people with the last name Markin.

Find out more about your family in our records

or try an advanced search

“

I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1500s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.

SS
Stuart
TrustPilot review
1 of 3

Start your family tree

Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Markins.

Sign up to get started

Delve deeper into the Markin family's history

Where do most Markins live?

In 1921, most Markins lived in London.


Census records trace your ancestors through each generation, so you can follow where your relatives lived through each decade.

Interesting facts about Markins

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,640 records for the Markin surname. The oldest one dates back to 1889.

Who were Markins most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Markins.

What are the most common Markin first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Markin family members

Common jobs for Markins

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Markins in 1921
Dressmaker

10

Cotton Weaver

7

Laundress

7

Domestic Servant

6

House Servant

6

Common Male occupations for Markins in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

17

Carpenter

13

Miller

10

Coal Miner

5

Gardener

5

An image of a census transcript and a picture of a dairy farmer holding two milk jugs

Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.

We found over 100,000 family trees with the Markin surname

Trace your family back in time and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Markins.

Search for a relative in our family trees

Share your discoveries

Start your family history journey

Start free trial

Start free trial