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Marconi Family History

Marconi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Marcone. Italianized form of Slovenian Markončič: patronymic from Markon an augmentative of the personal name Marko

most likely of Italian origin (see Marcone).

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


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Where is the Marconi family from?

You can see how Marconi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marconi family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Marconi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Marconi families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Marconi's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Marconi families in 1911.
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What did your Marconi ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Trucker was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Marconi. 25% of Marconi men worked as a Trucker.

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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

  • Trucker
    25%
  • Ouvrier
    25%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Marconi. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Marconi. For the veterans among your Marconi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marconi lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Marconi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Marconi in 1946 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

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