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Marleod Family History

Marleod 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: Macleod, Marland, Marley, Marler, Marlow, Carleo, Mcleod, Marlett

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Where is the Marleod family from?

You can see how Marleod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marleod family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Marleod families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Marleod family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Marleod's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Marleod families in 1841.
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What did your Marleod ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Parlourmaid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Marleod. 100% of Marleod women worked as a Parlourmaid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Parlourmaid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Marleod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marleod 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Marleod. 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 Marleod. For the veterans among your Marleod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marleod lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marleod

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