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Origins of the Marais surname

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About the Maraises

We have a total number of 816 records for people with the last name Marais.

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Where do most Maraises live?

In 1921, most Maraises lived in .


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Interesting facts about Maraises

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We have 211 records for the Marais surname. The oldest one dates back to 1913.

Who were Maraises most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Maraises.

What are the most common Marais first names?

  • Austin R
  • Adrien
  • Angele
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Maraises

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Maraises in 1921
Dressmaker

3

Dress Maker

2

Living On Own Means

2

Professor Of French

2

Agr Lab

1

Common Male occupations for Maraises in 1921
Farm Labourer

4

Mason

3

Agr Lab

2

Agricultural Labourer

2

Butcher

2

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