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Marmar Family History

Marmar 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: Parmar, Marmer, Marmor, Marlar, Marker, Magyar, Farmer, Karman, Maras

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Where is the Marmar family from?

You can see how Marmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marmar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Marmar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Marmar families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Marmar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marmar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marmar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marmar. 100% of Marmar women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Marmar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Marmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marmar 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Marmar. 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 44 military records available for the last name Marmar. For the veterans among your Marmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marmar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Marmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Marmar in 1965 was 75, and 82 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marmar 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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