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Maree Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Mearadhaigh (see Merry ). Dutch (also Marée): problably a topographic name for someone living near marshland derived from French marais ‘marsh’. Alternatively from a pet form of the female personal name Marie (see Maria compare 4 below). Altered form (Marée) of French Maré (see Mare ) established in South Africa. In some cases possibly also Walloon (mainly Marée) and French (mainly Ardennes; Marée): from a regional variant of the female personal name Marie (see Maria ).

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


Similar surnames: Magee, Mcaree, Mcnee, Mcbee, Marek, Marte, Maren, Maret, Markee

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Where is the Maree family from?

You can see how Maree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maree family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maree families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Maree families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Maree's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maree families in 1891.
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What did your Maree ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maree. 100% of Maree men worked as a Builders Labourer. .

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 718 immigration records available for the last name Maree. 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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There are 528 military records available for the last name Maree. For the veterans among your Maree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maree lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Maree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Maree in 1950 was 51, and 66 in 2004.

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