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Marne Family History

Marne Surname Meaning

Perhaps a variant of Mearns with loss of final -s.

Possibly a variant of Morrin (1) with unrounding of [o] to [a].

Some of the later bearers cited here may belong to (1).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Marne family from?

You can see how Marne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Marne families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Marne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marne families in 1891.
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What did your Marne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marne. 32% of Marne men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Marne women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marne were Machine Adjuster and Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Machine Adjuster
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marne 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Marne. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Marne. For the veterans among your Marne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marne lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Marne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Marne in 1967 was 41, and 84 in 2004.

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