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Marders Family History

Marders 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: Marder, Harders, Manders, Mander, Marker, Marden, Harder, Mader

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Where is the Marders family from?

You can see how Marders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marders family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Marders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Marders families living in Virginia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Marders's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Marders families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marders surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marders. 50% of Marders men worked as a Barber and 100% of Marders women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Barber
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 797 census records available for the last name Marders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marders 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Marders. 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 120 military records available for the last name Marders. For the veterans among your Marders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marders lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Marders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Marders in 1944 was 31, and 66 in 2004.

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