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Marshen Family History

Marshen 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: Marsden, Marien, Marden, Maren, Marken, Marshak, Marsh, Marston

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Where is the Marshen family from?

You can see how Marshen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marshen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Marshen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Marshen families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marshen's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Marshen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marshen 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 Marshen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Marshen. 100% of Marshen 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Marshen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marshen 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Marshen. 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 17 military records available for the last name Marshen. For the veterans among your Marshen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marshen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2001, in the United States, Marshen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Marshen in 1952 was 48, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marshen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marshen 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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