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Marsha Family History

Marsha 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: Marshak, Marsh, Martha, Marshal, Harsha, Marshall, March, Mars

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Where is the Marsha family from?

You can see how Marsha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsha family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marsha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Marsha families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Marsha's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Marsha families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marsha 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 Marsha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marsha. 20% of Marsha men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Marsha women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marsha were Mechanic and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Marsha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Marsha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsha 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Marsha. 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 856 military records available for the last name Marsha. For the veterans among your Marsha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marsha lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Marsha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Marsha in 1964 was 71, and 24 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marsha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marsha 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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