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Marby Family History

Marby 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: Darby, Carby, Morby, Marcy, Mary, Barby, Marty, Magby, Tarby, Mawby

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Where is the Marby family from?

You can see how Marby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Marby families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Marby families living in Durham. This was about 42% of all the recorded Marby's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Marby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Marby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Old Age Pensioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marby. 100% of Marby men worked as an Old Age Pensioner and 100% of Marby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Old Age Pensioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Marby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Marby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marby 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Marby. 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 165 military records available for the last name Marby. For the veterans among your Marby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marby lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Marby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Marby in 1970 was 66, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marby 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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