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Maret Family History

Maret Surname Meaning

French: from a pet form of the female personal name Marie.

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


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Where is the Maret family from?

You can see how Maret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maret family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maret families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Maret families living in Sussex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Maret's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Maret families in 1891.
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What did your Maret ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maret. 100% of Maret 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Maret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maret 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maret. 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 660 military records available for the last name Maret. For the veterans among your Maret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maret lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Maret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Maret in 1955 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maret 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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