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Marlens Family History

Marlens 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: Martens, Marien, Marden, Marland, Marley, Mares, Marler, Maren

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Where is the Marlens family from?

You can see how Marlens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marlens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Marlens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Marlens families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Marlens's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Marlens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marlens 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 Marlens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marlens. 100% of Marlens women worked as a Helper.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Marlens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marlens 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Marlens. 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 17 military records available for the last name Marlens. For the veterans among your Marlens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marlens lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Marlens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Marlens in 1973 was 78, and 75 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marlens 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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