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Marling Family History

Marling Surname Meaning

English: variant of Merlin.

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


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Where is the Marling family from?

You can see how Marling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Marling families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Marling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marling families in 1891.
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What did your Marling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marling. 34% of Marling men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Marling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marling were Grocery Shop Assistant and Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Lorry Driver
    23%
  • Horticultural Labourer
    23%
  • Grocery Shop Assistant
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Office Cleaner
    4%
  • Domestic
    4%

What Marling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Marling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marling 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Marling. 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 Marling. For the veterans among your Marling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marling lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Marling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Marling in 1944 was 36, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marling 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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