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Marinus Family History

Marinus 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: Marinos, Marines, Marin, Magnus, Darius, Mains, Maris, Marino

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Where is the Marinus family from?

You can see how Marinus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marinus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marinus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Marinus families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Marinus's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Marinus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marinus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marinus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marinus. 67% of Marinus men worked as a Miner and 100% of Marinus women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Miner
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marinus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marinus 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 644 immigration records available for the last name Marinus. 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 380 military records available for the last name Marinus. For the veterans among your Marinus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marinus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Marinus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Marinus in 1961 was 52, and 64 in 2004.

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