This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Marea family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Marea Family History

Marea 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: Mares, Marra, Maria, Mare, Mara, Maren, Marta, Marek, Morea, Marez

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Marea family from?

You can see how Marea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marea family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Marea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Marea families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Marea's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Marea families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Marea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marea. 100% of Marea men worked as a Presser and 100% of Marea women worked as a Farm Laborer.

View Census Data for Marea | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Marea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Marea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marea census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Marea

Passenger Lists

There are 181 immigration records available for the last name Marea. 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.

View all Marea immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Marea. For the veterans among your Marea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Marea military records

You've only scratched the surface of Marea family history

Discover More

What is the average Marea lifespan?

Average Marea life expectancy in 1964 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marea 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Marea family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial