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Marlea Family History

Marlea 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, Marler, Marker, Marie, Manley, Barley, Marvel, Mallet, Varley

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Where is the Marlea family from?

You can see how Marlea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marlea family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Marlea families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Marlea family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marlea's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Marlea families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marlea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Marlea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marlea 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Marlea. 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 1 military records available for the last name Marlea. For the veterans among your Marlea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marlea lifespan?

Average Marlea life expectancy in 2004 was 42 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marlea 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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