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Marran Family History

Marran Surname Meaning

see Marron.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Marran family from?

You can see how Marran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Marran families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Marran's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Marran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marran 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 Marran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marran. 50% of Marran men worked as a Joiner and 100% of Marran women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Joiner
    50%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Marran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Marran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marran 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 797 immigration records available for the last name Marran. 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 319 military records available for the last name Marran. For the veterans among your Marran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marran lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Marran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Marran in 1957 was 47, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marran 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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