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Marzette Family History

Marzette Name Meaning

African American: altered form of American French Morissette or Morrissette . Altered form of Italian Marzetti: derivative of Marzo .

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


Similar surnames: Majette, Marotte, Marquette, Mayette, Myette, Matte, Gavette

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Where is the Marzette family from?

You can see how Marzette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marzette family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Marzette families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 4 Marzette families living in Arkansas. This was about 18% of all the recorded Marzette's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Marzette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marzette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marzette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marzette. 72% of Marzette men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Marzette women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marzette were Farmer and Cook. .

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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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Cook
    50%
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Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Marzette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marzette 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Marzette. 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 89 military records available for the last name Marzette. For the veterans among your Marzette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marzette lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Marzette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Marzette in 1963 was 70, and 90 in 2004.

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