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Marlitt Family History

Marlitt 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: Marlett, Marlatt, Parfitt, Merritt, Mabbitt, Garlitz, Barlett

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Where is the Marlitt family from?

You can see how Marlitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marlitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Marlitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Marlitt family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Marlitt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marlitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marlitt 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 174 census records available for the last name Marlitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marlitt 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Marlitt. 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 61 military records available for the last name Marlitt. For the veterans among your Marlitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marlitt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Marlitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Marlitt in 1969 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marlitt 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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