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Marza Family History

Marza 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: Maza, Marzo, Marra, Maria, Mara, Marta, Mazza, Marzan, Mirza, Matza

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Where is the Marza family from?

You can see how Marza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Marza families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Marza's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Marza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marza 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 Marza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marza. 64% of Marza men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Marza women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    64%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Marza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Marza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marza 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Marza. 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 47 military records available for the last name Marza. For the veterans among your Marza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marza lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Marza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Marza in 1968 was 74, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marza 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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