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Marsac Family History

Marsac 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: Marsan, Mars, Maras, Marra, Maria, Mara, Marusak, Maran, Massa

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Where is the Marsac family from?

You can see how Marsac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsac family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marsac families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Marsac family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Marsac's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Marsac families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marsac 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 Marsac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marsac. 50% of Marsac men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Marsac family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marsac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsac 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Marsac. 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 292 military records available for the last name Marsac. For the veterans among your Marsac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marsac lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Marsac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Marsac in 1957 was 61, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marsac

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marsac 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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