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Maranz Family History

Maranz Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Maran, Marano, Marantz, Marin, Kranz, Morant, Maras, Madan, Martz

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Where is the Maranz family from?

You can see how Maranz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maranz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Maranz families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Maranz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maranz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maranz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maranz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maranz. 100% of Maranz 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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Maranz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maranz 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Maranz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 military records available for the last name Maranz. For the veterans among your Maranz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maranz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Maranz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maranz in 1962 was 83, and 100 in 2004.

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