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Marsey Family History

Marsey Surname Meaning

see Marsay.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Marsey family from?

You can see how Marsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 121 Marsey families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Marsey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Marsey families in 1891.
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What did your Marsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marsey. 50% of Marsey men worked as a Builders Labourer and 94% of Marsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marsey were Dustman Retired and Housewife.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • Dustman Retired
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Marsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Marsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsey 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 618 immigration records available for the last name Marsey. 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 333 military records available for the last name Marsey. For the veterans among your Marsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marsey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Marsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Marsey in 1966 was 72, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marsey 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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