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Marchaud Family History

Marchaud 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: Marchand, Marchal, Marchuk, Michaud, Marchak, Marchan, Marchant

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Where is the Marchaud family from?

You can see how Marchaud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marchaud family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Marchaud families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 10 Marchaud families living in Michigan. This was about 77% of all the recorded Marchaud's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Marchaud families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marchaud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marchaud ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Marchaud. 25% of Marchaud men worked as a Journalier and 50% of Marchaud women worked as a Commis. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marchaud were Ouvrier De Ferme and Tudiant. .

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    25%
  • Menuisier
    25%
  • Forgeron
    17%
  • Ouvrier De Ferme
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    50%
  • Tudiant
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marchaud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marchaud 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Marchaud. 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 18 military records available for the last name Marchaud. For the veterans among your Marchaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marchaud lifespan?

Average Marchaud life expectancy in 1973 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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