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Marcason Family History

Marcason 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: Margeson, Marcon, Marson, Marcano, Marrison, Markson, Arnason

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Where is the Marcason family from?

You can see how Marcason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcason family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Marcason families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Marcason's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marcason families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marcason 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 Marcason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marcason. 34% of Marcason men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Mason
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Marcason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcason 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Marcason. 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 Marcason. For the veterans among your Marcason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcason lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Marcason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Marcason in 1966 was 67, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marcason 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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