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Marbut Family History

Marbut Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Marbut family from?

You can see how Marbut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marbut family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Marbut families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Marbut families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Marbut's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Marbut families in 1891.
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What did your Marbut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marbut. 29% of Marbut men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Marbut women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marbut were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Stenographer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marbut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marbut 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Marbut. 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 490 military records available for the last name Marbut. For the veterans among your Marbut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marbut lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Marbut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Marbut in 1959 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marbut 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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