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Marcley Family History

Marcley 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: Marley, Marcey, Markley, Hartley, Manley, Barley, Varley, Parsley

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Where is the Marcley family from?

You can see how Marcley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marcley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Marcley families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Marcley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marcley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marcley 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 Marcley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marcley. 34% of Marcley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Marcley women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Marcley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marcley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcley 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Marcley. 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 210 military records available for the last name Marcley. For the veterans among your Marcley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Marcley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Marcley in 1963 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marcley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marcley 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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