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Marham Family History

Marham Surname Meaning

From Marham (Norfolk) or Marholm (Northants) both recorded as Marham in medieval records. The place-names probably derive from Old English mere mær ‘mere pool’ + hām ‘village homestead’.

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


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Where is the Marham family from?

You can see how Marham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Marham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Marham families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Marham's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Marham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marham 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 Marham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marham. 100% of Marham men worked as a Farm Labourer and 75% of Marham 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Marham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marham 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Marham. 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 125 military records available for the last name Marham. For the veterans among your Marham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Marham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Marham in 1964 was 50, and 88 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marham 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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