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Marquise Family History

Marquise 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, Marquiss, Marques, Marquina, Marquess, Marie, Paradise

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Where is the Marquise family from?

You can see how Marquise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marquise family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Marquise families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Marquise family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marquise's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Marquise families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marquise 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 Marquise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marquise. 50% of Marquise men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Marquise women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Marquise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Marquise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marquise 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Marquise. 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 26 military records available for the last name Marquise. For the veterans among your Marquise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marquise lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Marquise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Marquise in 1965 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marquise

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marquise 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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