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Marsdon Family History

Marsdon Surname Meaning

see Marsden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Marsdon family from?

You can see how Marsdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marsdon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Marsdon families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Marsdon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marsdon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marsdon 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 Marsdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Marsdon. 82% of Marsdon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    10%
  • Tailoress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marsdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsdon 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Marsdon. 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 144 military records available for the last name Marsdon. For the veterans among your Marsdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marsdon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1988, in the United States, Marsdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Marsdon in 1974 was 76, and 85 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marsdon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marsdon 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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