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Marrapese Family History

Marrapese 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: Marrese, Marchese, Barrese, Matarese, Larrabee, Mazzarese, Paradise

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Where is the Marrapese family from?

You can see how Marrapese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marrapese family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Marrapese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Marrapese families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Marrapese's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Marrapese families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marrapese 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 Marrapese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marrapese. 78% of Marrapese men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Marrapese women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marrapese were Lathe Operator and Saleswoman.

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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

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Lathe Operator
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Saleswoman
    40%

What Marrapese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Marrapese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marrapese 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Marrapese. 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 47 military records available for the last name Marrapese. For the veterans among your Marrapese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marrapese lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Marrapese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Marrapese in 1954 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marrapese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marrapese 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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