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Marquiss Family History

Marquiss Name Meaning

English: variant of Marquis .

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


Similar surnames: Marquess, Marquis, Harriss, Morriss, Jaquess, Maris, Alquist, Markus

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Where is the Marquiss family from?

You can see how Marquiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marquiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marquiss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Marquiss families living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Marquiss's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Marquiss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marquiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Marquiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marquiss. 38% of Marquiss men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Marquiss women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    38%
  • Rancher
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marquiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marquiss 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Marquiss. 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 375 military records available for the last name Marquiss. For the veterans among your Marquiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marquiss lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Marquiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Marquiss in 1957 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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