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Marqua Family History

Marqua 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: Marquis, Marra, Maria, Marques, Mara, Maroun, Marta, Pasqua, Marcia

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Where is the Marqua family from?

You can see how Marqua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marqua family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marqua families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Marqua families living in Ohio. This was about 64% of all the recorded Marqua's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Marqua families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marqua surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marqua ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marqua. 50% of Marqua men worked as an Electrician. .

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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

  • Electrician
    50%
  • Foreman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Marqua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marqua 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Marqua. 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 215 military records available for the last name Marqua. For the veterans among your Marqua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marqua lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Marqua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Marqua in 1964 was 94, and 83 in 2004.

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