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Marez Family History

Marez Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Catalan Marès (see Mares) influenced by the Spanish patronymic suffix -ez.

French (Nord): variant of Maret.

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


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Where is the Marez family from?

You can see how Marez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marez family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Marez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Marez families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Marez's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Marez families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marez 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 Marez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marez. 65% of Marez men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Marez women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marez were Proprietor and 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
    65%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Proprietor
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Cook
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Marez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marez 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Marez. 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 541 military records available for the last name Marez. For the veterans among your Marez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marez lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Marez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Marez in 1947 was 50, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marez 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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