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Marchena Family History

Marchena Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place called Marchena in Seville province from Latin (villa) Marciana.

It originates from the personal name Marcius, which reflects the historical and cultural influences in the region.

The name showcases the transition from Latin to Mozarabic influences that shaped the local nomenclature.

Marchena is a significant locale that bears witness to the blending of various cultural identities over time.

This evolution of names highlights the important connections between geography, language, and personal identity in Spanish history.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Marchena family from?

You can see how Marchena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marchena family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Marchena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Marchena family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Marchena's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marchena families in 1891.
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What did your Marchena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marchena. 100% of Marchena men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Marchena women worked as a Beautician.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    100%

What Marchena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Marchena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marchena 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Marchena. 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 35 military records available for the last name Marchena. For the veterans among your Marchena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marchena lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Marchena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Marchena in 1966 was 53, and 59 in 2004.

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