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Marlette Family History

Marlette Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Marlet or of its variant Merlet. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

Compare Malott, Malotte, Marlatt, Marlett, Mellott, and Melott.

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


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Where is the Marlette family from?

You can see how Marlette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marlette family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Marlette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Marlette family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Marlette's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Marlette families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marlette 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 Marlette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marlette. 27% of Marlette men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Marlette women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marlette were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Saleswoman
    15%
  • Office Manager
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

What Marlette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Marlette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marlette 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Marlette. 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 784 military records available for the last name Marlette. For the veterans among your Marlette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marlette lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Marlette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Marlette in 1951 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marlette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marlette 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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