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Marain Family History

Marain 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: Martin, Marin, Marvin, Maran, Markin, Marcin, Marrin, Narain, Marlin

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Where is the Marain family from?

You can see how Marain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marain families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 4 Marain families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Marain's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Marain families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marain. 100% of Marain men 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Marain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marain 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Marain. 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 52 military records available for the last name Marain. For the veterans among your Marain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marain lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Marain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Marain in 1968 was 79, and 91 in 1999.

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