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Marquand Family History

Marquand Surname Meaning

French and Channel Islands (Guernsey): variant of French Marchand and a cognate of English Marchant.

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


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Where is the Marquand family from?

You can see how Marquand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marquand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marquand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Marquand families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Marquand's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Marquand families in 1911.
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What did your Marquand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marquand. 37% of Marquand 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
    37%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%

What Marquand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Marquand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marquand 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Marquand. 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 653 military records available for the last name Marquand. For the veterans among your Marquand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marquand lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Marquand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Marquand in 1952 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marquand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marquand 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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