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Marcussen Family History

Marcussen Surname Meaning

Danish, Norwegian, North German, and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Marcus (see Mark).

In North America, this surname is also an altered form of the variant Markussen.

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


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Where is the Marcussen family from?

You can see how Marcussen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcussen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Marcussen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Marcussen families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Marcussen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marcussen families in 1891.
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What did your Marcussen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Marcussen. 100% of Marcussen 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Marcussen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcussen 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 Marcussen. 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 349 military records available for the last name Marcussen. For the veterans among your Marcussen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcussen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Marcussen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Marcussen in 1960 was 59, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marcussen 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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