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Marhan Family History

Marhan 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: Maran, Mahan, Marzan, Marian, Machan, Marsan, Marean, Marchan, Mayhan

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Where is the Marhan family from?

You can see how Marhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Marhan families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marhan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Marhan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marhan 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 Marhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gas Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marhan. 50% of Marhan men worked as a Gas Attendant.

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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

  • Gas Attendant
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Marhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Marhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marhan 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Marhan. 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 82 military records available for the last name Marhan. For the veterans among your Marhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marhan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Marhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Marhan in 1968 was 65, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marhan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marhan 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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