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Marmen Family History

Marmen 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: Mammen, Marien, Marden, Carmen, Maren, Marken, Marmon, Marmer, Marzen

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Where is the Marmen family from?

You can see how Marmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marmen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Marmen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there were 6 Marmen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marmen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Marmen families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marmen 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 Marmen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Oprateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Marmen. 25% of Marmen men worked as a Journalier and 60% of Marmen women worked as an Oprateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marmen were Paintre and Rentier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Cultivateur
    10%
  • Paintre
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Oprateur
    60%
  • Rentier
    40%

What Marmen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marmen 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Marmen. 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 64 military records available for the last name Marmen. For the veterans among your Marmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marmen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Marmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Marmen in 1966 was 87, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marmen 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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