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Marelich Family History

Marelich 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: Marinich, Malich, Marich, Mardesich, Marusich, Matulich, Marovich

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Where is the Marelich family from?

You can see how Marelich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marelich family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Marelich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Marelich family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Marelich's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Marelich families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marelich 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 Marelich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marelich. 100% of Marelich men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

What Marelich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Marelich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marelich 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Marelich. 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 34 military records available for the last name Marelich. For the veterans among your Marelich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marelich lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Marelich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Marelich in 1958 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marelich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marelich 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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