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Marnin Family History

Marnin 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: Martin, Marin, Marvin, Markin, Marcin, Marrin, Magnin, Marlin, Karlin

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Where is the Marnin family from?

You can see how Marnin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marnin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Marnin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Marnin families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Marnin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Marnin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marnin 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 Marnin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marnin. 38% of Marnin men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

What Marnin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marnin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marnin 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Marnin. 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 104 military records available for the last name Marnin. For the veterans among your Marnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marnin lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Marnin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Marnin in 1950 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marnin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marnin 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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