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Marles Family History

Marles Surname Meaning

variant of Marley (2) with post-medieval excrescent -s. There may have been confusion with Murless.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Marles family from?

You can see how Marles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 112 Marles families living in Devon. This was about 30% of all the recorded Marles's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Marles families in 1891.
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What did your Marles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marles. 29% of Marles men worked as a Retired and 76% of Marles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marles were Farm Labourer General and Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    29%
  • Lace Twister
    15%
  • Cowman
    15%
  • Farm Labourer General
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Marles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marles 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 880 immigration records available for the last name Marles. 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 512 military records available for the last name Marles. For the veterans among your Marles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marles lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Marles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Marles in 1961 was 57, and 57 in 2004.

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