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Marpet Family History

Marpet 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: Market, Maret, Marker, Marie, Garret, Marvel, Mallet, Martel, Harper

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Where is the Marpet family from?

You can see how Marpet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marpet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Marpet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Marpet families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Marpet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marpet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marpet 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 Marpet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marpet. 100% of Marpet men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    100%

What Marpet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Marpet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marpet 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Marpet. 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 25 military records available for the last name Marpet. For the veterans among your Marpet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marpet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Marpet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Marpet in 1964 was 85, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marpet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marpet 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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