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Marcus Family History

Marcus Surname Meaning

German, Dutch, Irish, Swedish, Danish, French, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Latin personal name Marcus (see Mark).

English, German, and Jewish: altered form of Marks re-interpreted as Latin Marcus (see Mark).

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


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Where is the Marcus family from?

You can see how Marcus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marcus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 45 Marcus families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Marcus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Marcus families in 1911.
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What did your Marcus ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Marcus. 23% of Marcus men worked as a Labourer and 60% of Marcus women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marcus were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Labourer
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Tailor
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

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Census Records

There are 75,000 census records available for the last name Marcus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcus 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 25,000 immigration records available for the last name Marcus. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Marcus. For the veterans among your Marcus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcus lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Marcus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Marcus in 1948 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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