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Marash Family History

Marash Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Maras, Marsh, Barash, Karash, Maresh, Morash, March, Mars, Karas

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Where is the Marash family from?

You can see how Marash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marash family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Marash families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 157 Marash families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 89% of all the recorded Marash's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Marash families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marash 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 Marash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marash. 34% of Marash men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Marash women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Marash family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Marash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marash 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Marash. 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 118 military records available for the last name Marash. For the veterans among your Marash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marash lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Marash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Marash in 1967 was 87, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marash 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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