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Marlie Family History

Marlie 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: Marie, Martie, Markie, Marlin, Martin, Karlin, Marin, Maslin, Carlin

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Where is the Marlie family from?

You can see how Marlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marlie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Marlie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Marlie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marlie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Marlie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marlie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1901
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What did your Marlie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marlie. 42% of Marlie men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Machine Operator
    17%

What Marlie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Marlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marlie 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Marlie. 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 18 military records available for the last name Marlie. For the veterans among your Marlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marlie lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1981, in the United States, Marlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Marlie in 1977 was 81, and 89 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marlie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marlie 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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