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Marchis Family History

Marchis 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: Marchio, Marchi, March, Marquis, Marchal, Martis, Marchese, Machi

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Where is the Marchis family from?

You can see how Marchis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marchis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Marchis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Marchis families living in Ayrshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Marchis's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Marchis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marchis 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 Marchis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Molder
    25%

What Marchis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Marchis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marchis 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Marchis. 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 52 military records available for the last name Marchis. For the veterans among your Marchis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marchis lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Marchis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Marchis in 1975 was 80, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marchis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marchis 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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