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Marhand Family History

Marhand 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: Marland, Marchand, Harland, Mariano, Garland, Morland, Markland

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Where is the Marhand family from?

You can see how Marhand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marhand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marhand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Marhand families living in Maine. This was about 65% of all the recorded Marhand's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Marhand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marhand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Marhand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marhand 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Marhand. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Marhand. For the veterans among your Marhand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marhand lifespan?

Average Marhand life expectancy in 1968 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marhand 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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