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Marlie Family History

Marlie 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: Marie, Martie, Markie, Marlin, Martin, Karlin, Marin, Maslin, Carlin

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Where is the Marlie family from?

You can see how Marlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marlie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Marlie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Marlie families living in Missouri. This was about 74% of all the recorded Marlie's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Marlie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marlie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marlie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marlie. 42% of Marlie 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
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Machine Operator
    17%
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Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Marlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marlie 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Marlie. 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 18 military records available for the last name Marlie. For the veterans among your Marlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marlie lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1981, in the United States, Marlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Marlie in 1977 was 81, and 89 in 1981.

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