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Marsaw Family History

Marsaw Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Marceau.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Marsaw family from?

You can see how Marsaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marsaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Marsaw families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Marsaw's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marsaw families in 1891.
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What did your Marsaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marsaw. 73% of Marsaw men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    73%
  • Laborer
    28%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marsaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsaw 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Marsaw. 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 93 military records available for the last name Marsaw. For the veterans among your Marsaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marsaw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Marsaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Marsaw in 1963 was 87, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marsaw 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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