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Marquay Family History

Marquay 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: Marquis, Marques, Marbury, Marquez, Marquand, Mcquay, Marquart

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Where is the Marquay family from?

You can see how Marquay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marquay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Marquay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Marquay family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marquay's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Marquay families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marquay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Marquay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marquay 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Marquay. 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 16 military records available for the last name Marquay. For the veterans among your Marquay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marquay lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1999, in the United States, Marquay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Marquay in 1956 was 42, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marquay 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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