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Marbourgh Family History

Marbourgh 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: Yarbough, Malbrough, Harbour, Arbaugh, Yarbrough, Arbour, Marburger

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Where is the Marbourgh family from?

You can see how Marbourgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marbourgh family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Marbourgh families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Marbourgh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Marbourgh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marbourgh 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 Marbourgh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marbourgh. 100% of Marbourgh men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Marbourgh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Marbourgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marbourgh 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Marbourgh. 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 13 military records available for the last name Marbourgh. For the veterans among your Marbourgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marbourgh lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1993, in the United States, Marbourgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Marbourgh in 1960 was 40, and 81 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marbourgh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marbourgh 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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