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Marree Family History

Marree 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: Marre, Marrese, Markee, Maree, Marren, Marsee, Barre, Marker, Marie

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Where is the Marree family from?

You can see how Marree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marree family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Marree families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Marree family living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Marree's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Marree families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marree surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marree ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Marree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marree 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Marree. 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 48 military records available for the last name Marree. For the veterans among your Marree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marree lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Marree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Marree in 1970 was 50, and 83 in 2002.

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