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Marshon Family History

Marshon 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: Marston, Marson, Mershon, Parson, Harston, Marton, Maron, Marron

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Where is the Marshon family from?

You can see how Marshon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marshon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Marshon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Marshon family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Marshon's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Marshon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marshon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marshon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Marshon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marshon 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Marshon. 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 71 military records available for the last name Marshon. For the veterans among your Marshon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marshon lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Marshon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Marshon in 1973 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

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