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Marsa Family History

Marsa 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: Mars, Marra, Maria, Mara, Massa, Marta, Marsh, Parsa, Marse, Marsan

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Where is the Marsa family from?

You can see how Marsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marsa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Marsa family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marsa's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Marsa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marsa 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 Marsa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marsa. 23% of Marsa men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Marsa women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marsa were Painter and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Marsa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsa 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Marsa. 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 224 military records available for the last name Marsa. For the veterans among your Marsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marsa lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Marsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Marsa in 1949 was 37, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marsa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marsa 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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