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Marcar Family History

Marcar 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: Marlar, Marker, March, Magyar, Barca, Maras, Marchal, Marr, Marck

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Where is the Marcar family from?

You can see how Marcar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcar family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Marcar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Marcar family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Marcar's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Marcar families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marcar 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 374 census records available for the last name Marcar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcar 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Marcar. 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 5 military records available for the last name Marcar. For the veterans among your Marcar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcar lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Marcar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Marcar in 1983 was 78, and 65 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marcar 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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