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Marcan Family History

Marcan 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: Maran, Marcon, Marcin, Marcano, Marzan, Marian, Marsan, Marean

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Where is the Marcan family from?

You can see how Marcan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marcan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Marcan families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Marcan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marcan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marcan 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 Marcan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marcan. 34% of Marcan men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Marcan women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marcan were Weaver and Music Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Weaver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Music Teacher
    34%

What Marcan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marcan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcan 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Marcan. 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 158 military records available for the last name Marcan. For the veterans among your Marcan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Marcan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Marcan in 1965 was 71, and 107 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marcan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marcan 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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