This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Marsten family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Marsten Family History

Marsten 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: Marston, Marsden, Masten, Carsten, Karsten, Marten, Martin, Master

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Marsten family from?

You can see how Marsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marsten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Marsten families living in Yorkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Marsten's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Marsten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marsten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Marsten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Marsten. 75% of Marsten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Marsten | Data not to scale

*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
    75%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    25%

What Marsten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Marsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsten census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Marsten

Passenger Lists

There are 536 immigration records available for the last name Marsten. 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.

View all Marsten immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 246 military records available for the last name Marsten. For the veterans among your Marsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Marsten military records

You've only scratched the surface of Marsten family history

Discover More

What is the average Marsten lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Marsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Marsten in 1960 was 53, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marsten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marsten 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Marsten family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial