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Marsch Family History

Marsch Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name for someone who lived by a marsh or fen Middle Low German marsch.

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


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Where is the Marsch family from?

You can see how Marsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Marsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Marsch families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Marsch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Marsch families in 1911.
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What did your Marsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Marsch. 58% of Marsch 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Marsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsch 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Marsch. 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 31,000 military records available for the last name Marsch. For the veterans among your Marsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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