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Marlane Family History

Marlane Surname Meaning

see Marlin.

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


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Where is the Marlane family from?

You can see how Marlane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marlane family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Marlane families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Marlane family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marlane's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Marlane families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marlane 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 Marlane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marlane. 60% of Marlane men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Farm Operator
    40%

What Marlane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Marlane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marlane 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Marlane. 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 11 military records available for the last name Marlane. For the veterans among your Marlane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marlane lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Marlane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Marlane in 1966 was 59, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marlane 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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