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Marzett Family History

Marzett Surname Meaning

African American: variant of Marzette

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


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Where is the Marzett family from?

You can see how Marzett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marzett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marzett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Marzett families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Marzett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Marzett families in 1911.
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What did your Marzett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marzett. 50% of Marzett men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Marzett women worked as a Cook.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Marzett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Marzett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marzett 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Marzett. 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 152 military records available for the last name Marzett. For the veterans among your Marzett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marzett lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Marzett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Marzett in 1959 was 36, and 38 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marzett 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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