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Marmet Family History

Marmet 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: Marmer, Market, Maret, Marker, Marie, Garret, Marvel, Mallet, Farmer

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Where is the Marmet family from?

You can see how Marmet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marmet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Marmet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Marmet family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Marmet's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Marmet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marmet 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 Marmet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marmet. 45% of Marmet men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Marmet women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Marmet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 932 census records available for the last name Marmet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marmet 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Marmet. 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 145 military records available for the last name Marmet. For the veterans among your Marmet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marmet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Marmet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Marmet in 1964 was 81, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marmet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marmet 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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