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Marbury Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Marbury in Cheshire, named in Old English as ‘stronghold by the lake’, from mere ‘pool’, ‘lake’ + burh ‘fortified place’ (dative byrig).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Asbury, Marksbury, Banbury, Albury, Malsbury, Danbury, Norbury

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Marbury Family Origin

Where is the Marbury family from?

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You can see how Marbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marbury family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marbury families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Marbury families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Marbury's in the UK. Lancashire had the highest population of Marbury families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marbury surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Marbury Family Occupations

What did your Marbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Marbury occupation in the UK was Railway Porter. 100% of Marbury's were Railway Porters.

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  • Railway Porter

    100%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Marbury ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Marbury Historical Records

What Marbury family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Marbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marbury census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Marbury. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Marbury. For the veterans among your Marbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Marbury Life Expectancy

What is the average Marbury lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Marbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Marbury in 1945 was 38, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marbury

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marbury 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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