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Marotz Family History

Marotz Surname Meaning

German: from a Germanized Slavic pet form of the Old Slavic personal name Maroslav.

The first element is probably based on the root mar- ‘to ruin’.

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


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Where is the Marotz family from?

You can see how Marotz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marotz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Marotz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Marotz families living in Minnesota. This was about 63% of all the recorded Marotz's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Marotz families in 1880.
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What did your Marotz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marotz. 30% of Marotz men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Hand
    17%
  • Farming
    13%

What Marotz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Marotz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marotz 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Marotz. 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 278 military records available for the last name Marotz. For the veterans among your Marotz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marotz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Marotz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Marotz in 1958 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marotz 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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