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Marjoram Family History

Marjoram Surname Meaning

Apparently from Middle English majorane mageram ‘marjoram’ the plant Origanum vulgare,

(Old French majorane Medieval Latin majorana).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Marjoram family from?

You can see how Marjoram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marjoram family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Marjoram families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 173 Marjoram families living in Suffolk. This was about 59% of all the recorded Marjoram's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Marjoram families in 1891.
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What did your Marjoram ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marjoram. 14% of Marjoram men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Marjoram women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marjoram were Bricklayer and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Marjoram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marjoram 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Marjoram. 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 536 military records available for the last name Marjoram. For the veterans among your Marjoram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marjoram lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Marjoram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Marjoram in 1986 was 67, and 82 in 2002.

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