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Marcou Name Meaning

Altered form of French Marcoux . Greek: variant of Markou .

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


Similar surnames: Marcoe, Maroun, Marcoux, Marcott, Marson, Margo, Marceau, Marcon

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Where is the Marcou family from?

You can see how Marcou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcou family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Marcou families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 31 Marcou families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Marcou's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Marcou families in 1911.
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What did your Marcou ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marcou. 100% of Marcou men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marcou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcou 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 524 immigration records available for the last name Marcou. 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 406 military records available for the last name Marcou. For the veterans among your Marcou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcou lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Marcou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Marcou in 1963 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

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