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Marcas Family History

Marcas Surname 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: Maras, Marcus, Marcos, Marcks, March, Mars, Karas, Barca, Arras

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Where is the Marcas family from?

You can see how Marcas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Marcas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 3 Marcas families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marcas's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Marcas families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marcas 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 Marcas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marcas. 50% of Marcas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Marcas women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Marcas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Marcas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcas 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Marcas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Marcas. For the veterans among your Marcas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcas lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Marcas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Marcas in 1993 was 68, and 44 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marcas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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