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Marmaduke Family History

Marmaduke 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: Paradise, Maronde, Warmack, Talmadge, Parmalee, Radeke, Laduke

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Where is the Marmaduke family from?

You can see how Marmaduke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marmaduke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Marmaduke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Marmaduke families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Marmaduke's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Marmaduke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marmaduke 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 Marmaduke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marmaduke. 43% of Marmaduke men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Marmaduke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marmaduke were Waterman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Waterman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Marmaduke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marmaduke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marmaduke 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Marmaduke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Marmaduke. For the veterans among your Marmaduke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marmaduke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Marmaduke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Marmaduke in 1964 was 69, and 101 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marmaduke 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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