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Marciano Family History

Marciano Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from any of various places called Marciano. From the personal name from Latin Marcianus, a derivative of Marcius, derived in turn from Marcus (see Mark).

Alternatively, it may be with the stress on the last syllable (Marcianò) from the Greek form of this name Markianos.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Marciano family from?

You can see how Marciano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marciano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Marciano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 26 Marciano families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Marciano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marciano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marciano 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 Marciano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marciano. 25% of Marciano men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Marciano women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marciano were Salesman and Dressmaker.

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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
    25%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    18%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Packer
    9%
  • Dressmaker
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Marciano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marciano 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Marciano. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Marciano. For the veterans among your Marciano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marciano lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Marciano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Marciano in 1942 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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