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Marius Family History

Marius Surname Meaning

French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the Latin personal name Marius (see Mario).

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


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Where is the Marius family from?

You can see how Marius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marius family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Marius families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Marius's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marius families in 1891.
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What did your Marius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marius. 28% of Marius men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Marius women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Polisher
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Marius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marius 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 859 immigration records available for the last name Marius. 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 221 military records available for the last name Marius. For the veterans among your Marius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marius lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Marius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Marius in 1965 was 70, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marius 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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