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Marciante Family History

Marciante Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): probably an occupational name for a merchant mercante in a form altered under the influence of French marchand.

It originates from Late Latin mercatans, which itself comes from Latin mercari meaning ‘to trade’.

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


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Where is the Marciante family from?

You can see how Marciante families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marciante family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Marciante families living in Louisiana. This was about 45% of all the recorded Marciante's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Marciante families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marciante 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 Marciante ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marciante. 34% of Marciante men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Marciante women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marciante were Barber and Cashier.

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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
    34%
  • Electrician
    17%
  • Presser
    17%
  • Barber
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Cashier
    40%

What Marciante family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Marciante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marciante 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Marciante. 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 247 military records available for the last name Marciante. For the veterans among your Marciante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marciante lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Marciante life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Marciante in 1947 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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