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Marquett Family History

Marquett 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: Marquette, Arquette, Marques, Marlett, Marquez, Marquart, Marett

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Where is the Marquett family from?

You can see how Marquett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marquett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Marquett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Marquett families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Marquett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marquett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marquett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Marquett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marquett. 43% of Marquett men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Mechanic
    29%
  • Woodsman
    29%

What Marquett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marquett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marquett 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Marquett. 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 300 military records available for the last name Marquett. For the veterans among your Marquett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marquett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Marquett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Marquett in 1964 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marquett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marquett 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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