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Marat Family History

Marat 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: Maras, Mara, Maran, Mart, Marak, Murat, Maat, Maraj, Magat, Marut

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Where is the Marat family from?

You can see how Marat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marat family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Marat family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Marat's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Marat families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marat. 100% of Marat 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 665 census records available for the last name Marat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marat 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Marat. 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 293 military records available for the last name Marat. For the veterans among your Marat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marat lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Marat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Marat in 1964 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

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