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Marcereau Family History

Marcereau 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: Mersereau, Marceau, Macera, Jarreau, Martineau, Barreau, Garceau

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Where is the Marcereau family from?

You can see how Marcereau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcereau family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 25 Marcereau families living in Quebec. This was about 81% of all the recorded Marcereau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Marcereau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marcereau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marcereau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marcereau. 100% of Marcereau 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 191 census records available for the last name Marcereau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcereau 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Marcereau. 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 43 military records available for the last name Marcereau. For the veterans among your Marcereau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcereau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Marcereau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Marcereau in 1964 was 73, and 98 in 1998.

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