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Marcott Name Meaning

Variant of Marcotte 1 a surname of French origin.

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


Similar surnames: Marcotte, Maryott, Marcoe, Malott, Marlatt, Marcou, Garrott, Matott

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Where is the Marcott family from?

You can see how Marcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marcott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Marcott family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Marcott's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Marcott families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marcott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marcott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marcott. 20% of Marcott men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Marcott women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marcott were New Worker and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Waitress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Marcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcott 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Marcott. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Marcott. For the veterans among your Marcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcott lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Marcott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Marcott in 1959 was 33, and 70 in 2004.

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