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Marsten Family History

Marsten 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, Marsden, Masten, Carsten, Karsten, Marten, Martin, Master

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Where is the Marsten family from?

You can see how Marsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marsten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 8 Marsten families living in Maine. This was about 53% of all the recorded Marsten's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Marsten families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marsten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Marsten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marsten. 34% of Marsten men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Marsten women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marsten were Painter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    34%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Painter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Marsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsten 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 536 immigration records available for the last name Marsten. 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 246 military records available for the last name Marsten. For the veterans among your Marsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marsten lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Marsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Marsten in 1960 was 53, and 85 in 2003.

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