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Marotto Name Meaning

Italian: from a pet form of the personal name Adimaro (see Mari ) or alternatively possibly from French Marot a pet form of Maraud.

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


Similar surnames: Marotte, Marotta, Mariotti, Motto, Marcotte, Margotta, Matto, Masotti

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Where is the Marotto family from?

You can see how Marotto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marotto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marotto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Marotto families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Marotto's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Marotto families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marotto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marotto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marotto. 27% of Marotto men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Marotto women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marotto were New Worker and Nurse. .

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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
    27%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    18%
  • Packer
    11%
  • Machine Operator
    11%
  • Nurse
    7%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marotto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marotto 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Marotto. 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 496 military records available for the last name Marotto. For the veterans among your Marotto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marotto lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Marotto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Marotto in 1954 was 41, and 71 in 2003.

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