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Marjama Family History

Marjama 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: Karjala, Maruyama, Maijala, Marsala, Maras, Arata, Barbara, Moriyama

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Where is the Marjama family from?

You can see how Marjama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marjama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Marjama family living in Louisiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Marjama's in USA. Louisiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Marjama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marjama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marjama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marjama. 34% of Marjama men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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What Marjama family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Marjama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marjama 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Marjama. 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 15 military records available for the last name Marjama. For the veterans among your Marjama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marjama lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Marjama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Marjama in 1969 was 79, and 77 in 2002.

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