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Marsen Family History

Marsen 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: Marien, Marden, Maren, Marken, Marson, Marsden, Larsen, Matsen, Marse

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Where is the Marsen family from?

You can see how Marsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Marsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Marsen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Marsen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marsen 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 Marsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Marsen. 100% of Marsen 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Marsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsen 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 640 immigration records available for the last name Marsen. 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 142 military records available for the last name Marsen. For the veterans among your Marsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marsen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Marsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Marsen in 1974 was 64, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marsen 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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