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Marcet Family History

Marcet 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: Marcey, Marcel, Market, Maret, Marker, Marie, March, Garret, Marvel

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Where is the Marcet family from?

You can see how Marcet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Marcet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Marcet families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Marcet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marcet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marcet 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 Marcet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Laning Parachuter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marcet. 60% of Marcet men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Marcet women worked as a Laning Parachuter.

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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

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laning Parachuter
    100%

What Marcet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Marcet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcet 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Marcet. 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 53 military records available for the last name Marcet. For the veterans among your Marcet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcet lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Marcet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Marcet in 1973 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marcet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marcet 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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