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Marmelstein Family History

Marmelstein 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: Mermelstein, Adelstein, Hammerstein, Hartenstein, Himmelstein

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Where is the Marmelstein family from?

You can see how Marmelstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marmelstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Marmelstein families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Marmelstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marmelstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marmelstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marmelstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hat Machinist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Marmelstein. 100% of Marmelstein women worked as a Hat Machinist.

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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

  • Hat Machinist
    100%

What Marmelstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Marmelstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marmelstein 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Marmelstein. 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 110 military records available for the last name Marmelstein. For the veterans among your Marmelstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marmelstein lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Marmelstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Marmelstein in 1960 was 57, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marmelstein 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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