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Maric Family History

Maric Surname Meaning

Serbian and Croatian (Marić); Slovenian (Marič): metronymic from the female personal name Marija (see Maria) or its short form Mara.

Marić is the fourth most frequent surname in Croatia.

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


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Where is the Maric family from?

You can see how Maric families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maric family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maric families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Maric families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Maric's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Maric families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maric 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 Maric ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Maric. 60% of Maric men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Flotde Cult
    40%

What Maric family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Maric. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maric 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 852 immigration records available for the last name Maric. 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 273 military records available for the last name Maric. For the veterans among your Maric ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maric lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Maric life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Maric in 1965 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maric 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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