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Mariana Family History

Mariana Name Meaning

Portuguese Spanish and Indonesian: from the female personal name Mariana a feminine form of Mariano (widely used because of its association with the cult of the Virgin Mary) and in some cases a compound of the most common female names Maria and Ana (see Anna ). — Note: As a name from Indonesia or any other country where hereditary surnames are not in general use this name was registered as a surname only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


Similar surnames: Mariano, Mariani, Marina, Marian, Marin, Marien, Marland, Farina

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Where is the Mariana family from?

You can see how Mariana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mariana family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mariana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Mariana families living in California. This was about 36% of all the recorded Mariana's in USA. California had the highest population of Mariana families in 1880.
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What did your Mariana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mariana. 39% of Mariana men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Mariana women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mariana were Miner and Operator. .

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    24%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    12%
  • Operator
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mariana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mariana 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Mariana. 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 284 military records available for the last name Mariana. For the veterans among your Mariana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mariana lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mariana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mariana in 1950 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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