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Marlar Family History

Marlar Surname Meaning

English (Essex): variant of Marler. This surname is rare in Britain. In some cases probably also Burmese: from a female personal name usually forming part of a compound name from marlar ‘flower garland’.

— Note: Since Burmese do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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Where is the Marlar family from?

You can see how Marlar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marlar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marlar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Marlar families living in Lancashire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Marlar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Marlar families in 1891.
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What did your Marlar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Marlar. 100% of Marlar 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
    100%

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There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Marlar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marlar 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Marlar. 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 Marlar. For the veterans among your Marlar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marlar lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Marlar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1948. The average life expectancy for Marlar in 1944 was 24, and 72 in 2004.

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