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Marentette Family History

Marentette Name Meaning

French Canadian: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Brunette, Frechette, Fredette, Marzette, Marquette, Marlette, Arnette

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Where is the Marentette family from?

You can see how Marentette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marentette family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Marentette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 50 Marentette families living in Ontario. This was about 98% of all the recorded Marentette's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Marentette families in 1911.
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What did your Marentette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Marentette. 33% of Marentette men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Marentette women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marentette were Clerk and Dressmaker. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Dressmaker
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Marentette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marentette 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Marentette. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 161 military records available for the last name Marentette. For the veterans among your Marentette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marentette lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Marentette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Marentette in 1964 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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