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Marlas Family History

Marlas 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: Maras, Barlas, Malas, Mallas, Marlar, Pallas, Mars, Karas, Arras

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Where is the Marlas family from?

You can see how Marlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marlas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marlas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Marlas families living in Texas. This was about 54% of all the recorded Marlas's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Marlas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marlas 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 213 census records available for the last name Marlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marlas 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Marlas. 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 97 military records available for the last name Marlas. For the veterans among your Marlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marlas lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Marlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Marlas in 1961 was 56, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marlas 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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