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Marbrow Family History

Marbrow Surname Meaning

A variant of Marlborough with loss of -l-. Records of the place-name Marlborough (Wilts) sporadically show such loss from the 15th century onwards.

For example, records show Marborowe in 1485, Marbrughe in 1553, and Marebrough in 1749.

This indicates a historical trend in the evolution of the name.

Additionally, this variant can also be linked to Marbury.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Marbrow family from?

You can see how Marbrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marbrow family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Marbrow families living in Staffordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Marbrow's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Marbrow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marbrow 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 Marbrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Marbrow. 100% of Marbrow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Marbrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marbrow 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Marbrow. 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 4 military records available for the last name Marbrow. For the veterans among your Marbrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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