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Marpley Family History

Marpley 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: Marley, Tarpley, Marple, Markley, Hartley, Manley, Barley, Varley

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Where is the Marpley family from?

You can see how Marpley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marpley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Marpley families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Marpley family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Marpley's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Marpley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marpley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Marpley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marpley 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Marpley. 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 9 military records available for the last name Marpley. For the veterans among your Marpley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marpley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marpley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marpley

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