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Mareus Family History

Mareus 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: Mares, Markus, Marcus, Martus, Mateus, Mars, Marquis, Maras, Magnus

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Where is the Mareus family from?

You can see how Mareus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mareus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mareus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Mareus families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mareus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mareus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mareus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mareus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mareus. 100% of Mareus men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Mareus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mareus 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Mareus. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mareus. For the veterans among your Mareus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mareus lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Mareus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mareus in 1985 was 29, and 21 in 2003.

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