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Marchan Family History

Marchan Surname Meaning

Spanish (Marchán): variant of Merchán ‘merchant dealer’ (see Merchan and French Marchand).

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


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Where is the Marchan family from?

You can see how Marchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marchan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marchan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Marchan families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Marchan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Marchan families in 1911.
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What did your Marchan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Marchan. 100% of Marchan men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Marchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marchan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Marchan. 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 251 military records available for the last name Marchan. For the veterans among your Marchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marchan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Marchan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Marchan in 1967 was 81, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marchan 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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