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Marquit Family History

Marquit 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, Marquina, Jarquin, Marut, Marquez, Marquart

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Where is the Marquit family from?

You can see how Marquit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marquit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Marquit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Marquit family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Marquit's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Marquit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marquit 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 365 census records available for the last name Marquit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marquit 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Marquit. 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 87 military records available for the last name Marquit. For the veterans among your Marquit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marquit lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Marquit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Marquit in 1962 was 78, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marquit 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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