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Marmo Family History

Marmo Surname Meaning

Italian: from marmo ‘marble’; perhaps a topographic name for someone who lived in an area of marble.

It may also be a metonymic occupational name for a stonemason or quarryman.

Additionally, it could serve as a nickname for a cold, unresponsive person.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Marmo family from?

You can see how Marmo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marmo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Marmo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Marmo families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Marmo's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Marmo families in 1891.
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What did your Marmo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marmo. 21% of Marmo men worked as a Laborer and 26% of Marmo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marmo were Proprietor and Waitress.

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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
    21%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    26%
  • Typist
    13%
  • Packer
    13%
  • Waitress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Marmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marmo 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 833 immigration records available for the last name Marmo. 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 455 military records available for the last name Marmo. For the veterans among your Marmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marmo lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Marmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Marmo in 1959 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

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