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Marion Family History

Marion Surname Meaning

French: from a pet form of the personal name Marie.

English: from the Middle English (Old French) personal name Marion usually a pet form of Mary but in medieval England sometimes also used for Margery.

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


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Where is the Marion family from?

You can see how Marion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 83 Marion families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Marion's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marion families in 1891.
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What did your Marion ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Marion. 74% of Marion 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
    74%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    7%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Census Records

There are 77,000 census records available for the last name Marion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marion 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Marion. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Marion. For the veterans among your Marion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marion lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Marion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Marion in 1941 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marion 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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