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Marbain Family History

Marbain Surname 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: Macbain, Martin, Marin, Marvin, Maran, Markin, Marcin, Marzan, Mcbain

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Where is the Marbain family from?

You can see how Marbain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marbain family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Marbain families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Marbain's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Marbain families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Marbain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marbain 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Marbain. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Marbain. For the veterans among your Marbain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marbain lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Marbain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Marbain in 1970 was 58, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marbain ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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