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Marquess Family History

Marquess Surname Meaning

English: variant of Marquis.

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


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Where is the Marquess family from?

You can see how Marquess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marquess family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marquess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Marquess families living in Lancashire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Marquess's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Marquess families in 1891.
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What did your Marquess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marquess. 24% of Marquess men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Marquess women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Marquess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Marquess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marquess 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Marquess. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Marquess. For the veterans among your Marquess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marquess lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Marquess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Marquess in 1957 was 64, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marquess

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marquess 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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