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Marlia Family History

Marlia 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: Maria, Marcia, Malia, Marlin, Mallia, Martin, Karlin, Marie, Marin

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Where is the Marlia family from?

You can see how Marlia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marlia family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Marlia families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Marlia families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marlia's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Marlia families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marlia 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 156 census records available for the last name Marlia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marlia 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Marlia. 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 37 military records available for the last name Marlia. For the veterans among your Marlia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marlia lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Marlia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Marlia in 1970 was 81, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marlia 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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