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Marlenee Family History

Marlenee 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: Marteney, Mallonee, Marlette, Mallernee, Marien, Marden, Marland

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Where is the Marlenee family from?

You can see how Marlenee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marlenee family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Marlenee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Marlenee families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Marlenee's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Marlenee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marlenee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marlenee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marlenee. 50% of Marlenee men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
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What Marlenee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 839 census records available for the last name Marlenee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marlenee 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Marlenee. 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 104 military records available for the last name Marlenee. For the veterans among your Marlenee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marlenee lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Marlenee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Marlenee in 1957 was 53, and 68 in 2004.

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