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Marbley Family History

Marbley Surname Meaning

African American: altered form of English Mobley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Marbley family from?

You can see how Marbley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marbley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Marbley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Marbley families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Marbley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marbley families in 1891.
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What did your Marbley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marbley. 50% of Marbley men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Marbley women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marbley were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Auto Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marbley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marbley 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Marbley. 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 155 military records available for the last name Marbley. For the veterans among your Marbley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marbley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Marbley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Marbley in 1965 was 50, and 52 in 2004.

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