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Marquam Family History

Marquam 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: Marquis, Markham, Marques, Marum, Marquez, Marquand, Marquart, Markum

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Where is the Marquam family from?

You can see how Marquam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marquam family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Marquam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Marquam family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Marquam's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Marquam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marquam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Marquam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marquam 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Marquam. 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 40 military records available for the last name Marquam. For the veterans among your Marquam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marquam lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Marquam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Marquam in 1963 was 56, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marquam 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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