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Marinich Family History

Marinich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Croatian Marinić Slovenian and Slovak Marinič: patronymic from the personal name Marin (from Latin Marinus) or metronymic from the female personal name Marina.

Both Marina and Marin have roots in Latin, with Marina serving as a feminine form of Marin.

In Slovenia, Marina is especially a derivative of Marija, which connects to its broader cultural significance.

The names are reflective of the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the region.

This blending of names illustrates the connection between personal identities across different cultures.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Marinich family from?

You can see how Marinich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marinich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Marinich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Marinich family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Marinich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marinich families in 1891.
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What did your Marinich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marinich. 53% of Marinich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Marinich women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Molder
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Marinich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 807 census records available for the last name Marinich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marinich 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Marinich. 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 186 military records available for the last name Marinich. For the veterans among your Marinich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marinich lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Marinich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Marinich in 1952 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marinich 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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