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Marrah Family History

Marrah 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: Marra, Farrah, Murrah, Darrah, Harrah, March, Arras, Maras, Sarah

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Where is the Marrah family from?

You can see how Marrah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marrah family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marrah families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Marrah families living in Channel Islands. This was about 31% of all the recorded Marrah's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Marrah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marrah 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 Marrah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marrah. 47% of Marrah men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Marrah women worked as a Servant.

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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
    47%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Janitor
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Marrah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marrah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marrah 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Marrah. 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 236 military records available for the last name Marrah. For the veterans among your Marrah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marrah lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Marrah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Marrah in 1966 was 66, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marrah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marrah 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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