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Marsee Family History

Marsee Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Massey.

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


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Where is the Marsee family from?

You can see how Marsee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marsee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Marsee families living in Staffordshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Marsee's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Marsee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marsee 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 Marsee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marsee. 36% of Marsee men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Marsee women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marsee were Coal Loader and Housewife.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Coal Loader
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Farm Help
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Marsee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Marsee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsee 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Marsee. 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 679 military records available for the last name Marsee. For the veterans among your Marsee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marsee lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Marsee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Marsee in 1946 was 30, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marsee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marsee 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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