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Marlein Family History

Marlein 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: Marlin, Martin, Karlin, Marin, Maslin, Carlin, Malin, Marien, Marden

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Where is the Marlein family from?

You can see how Marlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Marlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Marlein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Marlein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marlein 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 66 census records available for the last name Marlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marlein 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Marlein. 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 30 military records available for the last name Marlein. For the veterans among your Marlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marlein lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marlein 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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