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Marlett Family History

Marlett Surname Meaning

Variant of Marlette a surname of French origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Marlett family from?

You can see how Marlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marlett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marlett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Marlett families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Marlett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Marlett families in 1891.
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What did your Marlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Marlett. 100% of Marlett women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Marlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marlett 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Marlett. 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 Marlett. For the veterans among your Marlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marlett lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Marlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Marlett in 1958 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marlett 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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