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Marit Family History

Marit 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: Marie, Marin, Mari, Maria, Maris, Mario, Mart, Marik, Marut, Markt

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Where is the Marit family from?

You can see how Marit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marit family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Marit families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Marit's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Marit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marit. 100% of Marit men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Marit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marit 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Marit. 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 78 military records available for the last name Marit. For the veterans among your Marit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marit lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Marit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Marit in 1958 was 77, and 81 in 2003.

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