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Marco Family History

Marco Surname Meaning

Spanish and Italian: from the personal name Marco from Latin Marcus (see Mark ). Catalan (Marcó): from the personal name Marc Latin Marcus (see Mark ).

Americanized form of Polish, Slovak, Ukrainian, Slovenian, Croatian, Albanian, and probably also Rusyn Marko and of the Hungarian cognate Markó.

American shortened (and altered) form of Greek Marcos (or of its variant Markos) or of any of various derivatives of this personal name, e.g. Marcopoulos (see Markopoulos).

Compare Marko. Altered form of French Marcoux.

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


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Where is the Marco family from?

You can see how Marco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marco family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Marco families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Marco's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marco families in 1891.
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What did your Marco ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cafe Proprietor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marco. 60% of Marco men worked as a Cafe Proprietor and 84% of Marco women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marco were Shop Assistant (cafe) and Shop Assistant (cafe).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cafe Proprietor
    60%
  • Shop Assistant (cafe)
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Shop Assistant (cafe)
    9%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Marco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marco 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 18,000 immigration records available for the last name Marco. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Marco. For the veterans among your Marco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marco lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Marco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Marco in 1942 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

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