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Marilley Family History

Marilley 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: Marley, Milley, Maille, Mailey, Maricle, Maillet, Malley, Markley

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Where is the Marilley family from?

You can see how Marilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marilley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Marilley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Marilley family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Marilley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marilley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marilley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marilley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marilley. 100% of Marilley 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Marilley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marilley 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Marilley. 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 62 military records available for the last name Marilley. For the veterans among your Marilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marilley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Marilley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Marilley in 1968 was 63, and 85 in 2004.

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