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Marcha Family History

Marcha 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: March, Marchal, Mancha, Macha, Marcia, Martha, Marchak, Marchi

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Where is the Marcha family from?

You can see how Marcha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcha family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Marcha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Marcha family living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Marcha's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Marcha families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marcha 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 Marcha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marcha. 34% of Marcha men worked as a Labor and 34% of Marcha women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marcha were Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Labor
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • House Work
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Marcha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Marcha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcha 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Marcha. 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 58 military records available for the last name Marcha. For the veterans among your Marcha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcha lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Marcha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Marcha in 1971 was 71, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marcha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marcha 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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