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Marnley Family History

Marnley 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: Manley, Marley, Carnley, Marney, Darnley, Markley, Hartley, Hanley

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Where is the Marnley family from?

You can see how Marnley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marnley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Marnley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Marnley families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Marnley's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Marnley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Marnley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marnley 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Marnley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Marnley. For the veterans among your Marnley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marnley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marnley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marnley

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