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Marcu Family History

Marcu Surname Meaning

Romanian: from the personal name Marcu from Latin Marcus (see Mark ).

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


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Where is the Marcu family from?

You can see how Marcu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcu family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marcu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Marcu families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Marcu's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marcu families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marcu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marcu ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fur Machinist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Marcu. 100% of Marcu women worked as a Fur Machinist.

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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

  • Fur Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marcu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcu 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Marcu. 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 293 military records available for the last name Marcu. For the veterans among your Marcu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcu lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Marcu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Marcu in 1962 was 64, and 85 in 2004.

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