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Marshan Family History

Marshan 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: Marshak, Marsman, Marshman, Marshal, Marsan, Marchan, Marshall

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Where is the Marshan family from?

You can see how Marshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marshan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Marshan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Marshan families living in Maryland. This was about 27% of all the recorded Marshan's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Marshan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marshan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marshan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marshan. 50% of Marshan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Marshan women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Marshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marshan 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 592 immigration records available for the last name Marshan. 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 61 military records available for the last name Marshan. For the veterans among your Marshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marshan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Marshan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Marshan in 1972 was 93, and 93 in 2004.

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