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Marbarger Family History

Marbarger Name 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: Marburger, Hardbarger, Hartbarger, Harshbarger, Hashbarger

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Where is the Marbarger family from?

You can see how Marbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marbarger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Marbarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Marbarger families living in Ohio. This was about 59% of all the recorded Marbarger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Marbarger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marbarger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marbarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marbarger. 60% of Marbarger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Marbarger women worked as a 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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Marbarger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Marbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marbarger 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Marbarger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Marbarger. For the veterans among your Marbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marbarger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Marbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Marbarger in 1964 was 78, and 51 in 2003.

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