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Marce Family History

Marce 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: Marie, March, Marck, Mace, Mare, Marte, Marcey, Marcel, Arce, Marre

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Where is the Marce family from?

You can see how Marce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marce family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Marce families living in Glamorgan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Marce's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Marce families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marce 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 Marce ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Marce. 100% of Marce women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marce 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 823 immigration records available for the last name Marce. 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 273 military records available for the last name Marce. For the veterans among your Marce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marce lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Marce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Marce in 1969 was 70, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marce

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marce 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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