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Marrant Family History

Marrant 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: Tarrant, Marrano, Arrant, Garrant, Farrant, Morant, Marland, Mariano

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Where is the Marrant family from?

You can see how Marrant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marrant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Marrant families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Marrant family living in Essex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Marrant's in United Kingdom. Essex and 3 other counties had the highest population of Marrant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marrant 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 224 census records available for the last name Marrant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marrant 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Marrant. 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 24 military records available for the last name Marrant. For the veterans among your Marrant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marrant lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Marrant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Marrant in 1970 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marrant 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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