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Marsau Family History

Marsau 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: Marsan, Mars, Maras, Marra, Maria, Mara, Marusak, Maran, Massa

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Where is the Marsau family from?

You can see how Marsau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marsau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 25 Marsau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Marsau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Marsau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marsau 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 184 census records available for the last name Marsau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsau 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Marsau. 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 110 military records available for the last name Marsau. For the veterans among your Marsau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marsau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Marsau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Marsau in 1964 was 88, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marsau 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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