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Maresh Family History

Maresh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Mareš (see Mares).

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


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Where is the Maresh family from?

You can see how Maresh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maresh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Maresh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Maresh families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Maresh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maresh families in 1891.
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What did your Maresh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maresh. 31% of Maresh men worked as a Farmer and 26% of Maresh women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maresh were Carpenter and 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 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    26%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • School Teacher
    12%
  • Farmer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Maresh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maresh 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Maresh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maresh. For the veterans among your Maresh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maresh lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Maresh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Maresh in 1951 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maresh 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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