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Marlowe Family History

Marlowe Surname Meaning

English: variant of Marlow. Americanized form of French Canadian Marleau.

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


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Where is the Marlowe family from?

You can see how Marlowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marlowe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marlowe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Marlowe families living in Warwickshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Marlowe's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Marlowe families in 1891.
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What did your Marlowe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Marlowe. 100% of Marlowe 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 11,000 census records available for the last name Marlowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marlowe 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 Marlowe. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Marlowe. For the veterans among your Marlowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marlowe lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Marlowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Marlowe in 1943 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marlowe 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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