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Marleen Family History

Marleen 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: Marien, Marden, Marley, Marler, Maren, Marken, Arlen, Marsden, Mallen

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Where is the Marleen family from?

You can see how Marleen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marleen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Marleen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Marleen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Marleen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marleen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marleen 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 67 census records available for the last name Marleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marleen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Marleen. 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 Marleen. For the veterans among your Marleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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