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Marinos Family History

Marinos Surname Meaning

Greek: from the personal name Marinos from Latin Marinus (see Marin) or a shortened form of any of various patronymics derived from this name e.g. Marinakis.

Marinakos (see Manos) and Marinopoulos.

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


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Where is the Marinos family from?

You can see how Marinos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marinos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Marinos families living in New Jersey. This was about 9% of all the recorded Marinos's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Marinos families in 1920.
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What did your Marinos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marinos. 15% of Marinos men worked as a Waiter and 40% of Marinos women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marinos were Proprietor and New Worker.

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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

  • Waiter
    15%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    40%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • New Worker
    30%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marinos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marinos 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 Marinos. 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 606 military records available for the last name Marinos. For the veterans among your Marinos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marinos lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Marinos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Marinos in 1957 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

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