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Marriner Family History

Marriner Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mariner

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Marriner family from?

You can see how Marriner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marriner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marriner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 115 Marriner families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Marriner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marriner families in 1891.
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What did your Marriner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marriner. 15% of Marriner men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Marriner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marriner were Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Farmworker
    12%
  • Dairy Farmer
    10%
  • Cowman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    2%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Marriner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marriner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Marriner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Marriner. For the veterans among your Marriner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marriner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Marriner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Marriner in 1960 was 57, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marriner 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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