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Marrara Family History

Marrara 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: Carrara, Barbara, Marra, Carrera, Farrar, Barrera, Ferrara, Malara

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Where is the Marrara family from?

You can see how Marrara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marrara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Marrara families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Marrara family living in Florida. This was about 17% of all the recorded Marrara's in USA. Florida and 4 other states had the highest population of Marrara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marrara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marrara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marrara. 30% of Marrara men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Marrara women worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    30%
  • Labor
    30%
  • Grocery Operator
    20%
  • Wielder
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Marrara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Marrara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marrara 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Marrara. 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 Marrara. For the veterans among your Marrara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marrara lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Marrara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Marrara in 1967 was 48, and 54 in 2003.

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