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Marina Family History

Marina Surname Meaning

Spanish, Catalan, and Italian: topographic name meaning ‘coast, coastal area’ or a habitational name from a place called Marina.

From the female personal name Marina, feminine form of Marin.

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


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Where is the Marina family from?

You can see how Marina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Marina families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Marina's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marina families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marina 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 Marina ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Marina. 72% of Marina 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
    72%
  • Dressmaker
    29%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Marina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marina 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Marina. 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 Marina. For the veterans among your Marina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marina lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Marina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Marina in 1952 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marina 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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