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Marlborough Family History

Marlborough Surname Meaning

English (mainly Hertfordshire and Middlesex): habitational name from Marlborough (Wiltshire).

The placename probably derives from the Old English personal name Mǣrla + Old English beorg ‘hill mound’.

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


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Where is the Marlborough family from?

You can see how Marlborough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marlborough family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Marlborough families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Marlborough families living in Durham. This was about 28% of all the recorded Marlborough's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Marlborough families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marlborough 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 Marlborough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marlborough. 43% of Marlborough men worked as a General Labourer and 96% of Marlborough women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marlborough were General Labourer (retired) and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • General House Repairer
    29%
  • General Labourer (retired)
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Marlborough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marlborough 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 767 immigration records available for the last name Marlborough. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Marlborough. For the veterans among your Marlborough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marlborough lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Marlborough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Marlborough in 1962 was 83, and 37 in 2004.

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