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Marbrath Family History

Marbrath 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: Milbrath, Marbach, Magrath, Kamrath, Galbraith, Marra, Harbach

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Where is the Marbrath family from?

You can see how Marbrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marbrath family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Marbrath families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Marbrath's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Marbrath families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marbrath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Marbrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marbrath 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Marbrath. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Marbrath. For the veterans among your Marbrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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