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Marma Family History

Marma 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: Marra, Maria, Mara, Marta, Varma, Marmo, Parma, Sarma, Mark, Marie

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Where is the Marma family from?

You can see how Marma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marma family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Marma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Marma family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Marma's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Marma families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marma 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 Marma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marma. 38% of Marma men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Marma women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    38%
  • Miner
    38%
  • Labor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Marma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Marma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marma 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Marma. 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 61 military records available for the last name Marma. For the veterans among your Marma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marma lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Marma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Marma in 1962 was 84, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marma 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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