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Marpus Family History

Marpus 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: Markus, Marcus, Martus, Mars, Marquis, Maras, Magnus, Darius, Malkus

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Where is the Marpus family from?

You can see how Marpus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marpus family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Marpus family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marpus's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Marpus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marpus 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 Marpus ancestors do for a living?

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

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Marpus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marpus 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Marpus. 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 military records available for the last name Marpus. For the veterans among your Marpus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marpus

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