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Marquard Name Meaning

German: variant of Markwardt .

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


Similar surnames: Marquardt, Marquart, Markward, Jacquart, Barnhard, Mainard, Marlar

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Where is the Marquard family from?

You can see how Marquard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marquard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Marquard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 37 Marquard families living in Wisconsin. This was about 27% of all the recorded Marquard's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Marquard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marquard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marquard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marquard. 16% of Marquard men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Marquard women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marquard were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    16%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Marquard. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Marquard. For the veterans among your Marquard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marquard lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Marquard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Marquard in 1961 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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