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Marsburn Family History

Marsburn 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: Marshburn, Marksbury, Malsbury, Marbury, Ausburn, Mashburn, Orsburn

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Where is the Marsburn family from?

You can see how Marsburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsburn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Marsburn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Marsburn family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Marsburn's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Marsburn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marsburn 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 77 census records available for the last name Marsburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsburn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Marsburn. 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 5 military records available for the last name Marsburn. For the veterans among your Marsburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marsburn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Marsburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Marsburn in 1970 was 75, and 82 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marsburn 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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