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Marsham Family History

Marsham Surname Meaning

from Marsham (Norfolk) which is recorded as Marsham in 125. The place-name derives from Old English mersc ‘marsh’ + hām ‘village homestead’.

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


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Where is the Marsham family from?

You can see how Marsham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Marsham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 101 Marsham families living in Norfolk. This was about 41% of all the recorded Marsham's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Marsham families in 1891.
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What did your Marsham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marsham. 24% of Marsham men worked as a Farm Labourer and 70% of Marsham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marsham were Cowman and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    24%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Horseman On Farm
    12%
  • Cowman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    12%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Marsham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsham 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 Marsham. 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 406 military records available for the last name Marsham. For the veterans among your Marsham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marsham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Marsham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Marsham in 1964 was 75, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marsham 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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