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Marins Family History

Marins 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: Marin, Mains, Maris, Marino, Marine, Marina, Martins, Marinos

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Where is the Marins family from?

You can see how Marins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Marins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Marins families living in Nebraska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Marins's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Marins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marins. 29% of Marins men worked as a Laborer and 26% of Marins women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marins were Salesman and Truck Farm Laborer. .

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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
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    26%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Truck Farm Laborer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marins 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 Marins. 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 320 military records available for the last name Marins. For the veterans among your Marins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marins lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Marins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Marins in 1973 was 50, and 87 in 1999.

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