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Marrat Family History

Marrat 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: Marra, Garret, Arras, Maras, Murray, Marr, Barra, Maria, Marron

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Where is the Marrat family from?

You can see how Marrat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marrat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marrat families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Marrat families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Marrat's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Marrat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marrat 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 Marrat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Methodist Minister and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marrat. 100% of Marrat men worked as a Methodist Minister and 100% of Marrat women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Methodist Minister
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Marrat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Marrat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marrat 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Marrat. 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 15 military records available for the last name Marrat. For the veterans among your Marrat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marrat lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Marrat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Marrat in 1969 was 82, and 91 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marrat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marrat 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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