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Marse Family History

Marse Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Mars or Marrs. Americanized form of French Mars.

French (Marsé): possibly a topographic name from a dialect variant of French marché ‘market’.

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


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Where is the Marse family from?

You can see how Marse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 29 Marse families living in Quebec. This was about 40% of all the recorded Marse's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Marse families in 1911.
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What did your Marse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Marse. 100% of Marse men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Marse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marse 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 Marse. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Marse. For the veterans among your Marse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Marse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Marse in 1963 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

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