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Marlene Family History

Marlene 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: Marien, Marden, Marland, Marley, Carline, Marler, Marteney, Malone

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Where is the Marlene family from?

You can see how Marlene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marlene family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Marlene families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 5 Marlene families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Marlene's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Marlene families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marlene 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 Marlene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marlene. 56% of Marlene men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Marlene women worked as a Maid.

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Marlene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Marlene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marlene 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Marlene. 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 20 military records available for the last name Marlene. For the veterans among your Marlene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marlene lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Marlene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Marlene in 1986 was 69, and 77 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marlene

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marlene 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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