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Marcavage Family History

Marcavage 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: Caccavale, Sincavage, Savage, Ramage, Carnevale, Marchal, La Cava

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Where is the Marcavage family from?

You can see how Marcavage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcavage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 46 Marcavage families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 96% of all the recorded Marcavage's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Marcavage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marcavage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Marcavage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marcavage. 40% of Marcavage men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Marcavage women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marcavage were Farm Laborer and Trimmer. .

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Trimmer
    50%
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What Marcavage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Marcavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcavage 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Marcavage. 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 135 military records available for the last name Marcavage. For the veterans among your Marcavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcavage lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Marcavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Marcavage in 1954 was 41, and 82 in 2004.

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