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Marenger Family History

Marenger 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: Manger, Strenger, Menger, Marengo, Mariner, Saenger, Marner, Sprenger

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Where is the Marenger family from?

You can see how Marenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marenger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marenger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 37 Marenger families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Marenger's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Marenger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marenger 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 Marenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Marenger. 36% of Marenger men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Journalier
    30%
  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Moulder
    12%

What Marenger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marenger 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Marenger. 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 66 military records available for the last name Marenger. For the veterans among your Marenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marenger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Marenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Marenger in 1968 was 69, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marenger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marenger 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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