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Marmas Family History

Marmas 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: Maras, Armas, Mars, Karas, Arras, Karman, Harman, Barlas, Warman

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Where is the Marmas family from?

You can see how Marmas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marmas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Marmas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 3 Marmas families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marmas's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Marmas families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marmas 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 Marmas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marmas. 67% of Marmas men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Farming
    34%

What Marmas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Marmas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marmas 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Marmas. 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 54 military records available for the last name Marmas. For the veterans among your Marmas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marmas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Marmas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Marmas in 1963 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marmas 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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