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Marklen Family History

Marklen 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: Markle, Marken, Marklin, Markley, Marker, Marien, Marden, Marley

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Where is the Marklen family from?

You can see how Marklen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marklen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Marklen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Marklen families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Marklen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marklen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marklen 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 Marklen 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 Marklen. 100% of Marklen men worked as a Farm Labourer and 100% of Marklen 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
    100%

What Marklen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Marklen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marklen 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Marklen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Marklen. For the veterans among your Marklen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marklen lifespan?

Average Marklen life expectancy in 2000 was 27 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marklen 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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