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Marus Family History

Marus 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: Mars, Maras, Mares, Maus, Matus, Maris, Marks, Marum, Markus, Marcus

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Where is the Marus family from?

You can see how Marus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Marus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Marus families living in Ohio. This was about 18% of all the recorded Marus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Marus families in 1880.
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What did your Marus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marus. 36% of Marus men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Marus women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marus were Farmer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    36%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Tile Setter
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Marus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marus 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 877 immigration records available for the last name Marus. 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 218 military records available for the last name Marus. For the veterans among your Marus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Marus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Marus in 1964 was 85, and 74 in 2004.

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