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Marlier Family History

Marlier 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: Marler, Parlier, Marier, Carlier, Marker, Marie, Malter, Marien

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Where is the Marlier family from?

You can see how Marlier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marlier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Marlier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Marlier families living in Indiana. This was about 73% of all the recorded Marlier's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Marlier families in 1880.
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What did your Marlier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marlier. 72% of Marlier men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Marlier women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marlier were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marlier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marlier 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Marlier. 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 93 military records available for the last name Marlier. For the veterans among your Marlier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marlier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Marlier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Marlier in 1962 was 41, and 68 in 2004.

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