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Marbrey Family History

Marbrey 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: Mabrey, Marbry, Marley, Ardrey, Mabey, Marcey, Marble, Aubrey

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Where is the Marbrey family from?

You can see how Marbrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marbrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Marbrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Marbrey families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Marbrey's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Marbrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marbrey 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 Marbrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marbrey. 100% of Marbrey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Marbrey women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Marbrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Marbrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marbrey 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Marbrey. 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 165 military records available for the last name Marbrey. For the veterans among your Marbrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marbrey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Marbrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Marbrey in 1953 was 48, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marbrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marbrey 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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