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Marlega Family History

Marlega 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: Marley, Marler, Malena, Marlett, Walega, Marker, Marie, Manley

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Where is the Marlega family from?

You can see how Marlega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marlega family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Marlega family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Marlega's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marlega families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marlega 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 22 census records available for the last name Marlega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marlega 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Marlega. 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 8 military records available for the last name Marlega. For the veterans among your Marlega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marlega lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1999, in the United States, Marlega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Marlega in 1956 was 46, and 59 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marlega

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marlega 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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