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Marquardsen Family History

Marquardsen 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: Marquardt, Marquard, Markussen, Marcussen, Marquand, Marquart

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Where is the Marquardsen family from?

You can see how Marquardsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marquardsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Marquardsen families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Marquardsen's in USA. California had the highest population of Marquardsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marquardsen 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 356 census records available for the last name Marquardsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marquardsen 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Marquardsen. 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 229 military records available for the last name Marquardsen. For the veterans among your Marquardsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marquardsen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Marquardsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Marquardsen in 1962 was 72, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marquardsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marquardsen 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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