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Marbus Family History

Marbus 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: Markus, Marcus, Garbus, Mabus, Martus, Marbut, Mars, Marquis, Maras

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Where is the Marbus family from?

You can see how Marbus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marbus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marbus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Marbus families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Marbus's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Marbus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marbus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marbus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marbus. 100% of Marbus 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Marbus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marbus 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Marbus. 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 14 military records available for the last name Marbus. For the veterans among your Marbus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marbus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Marbus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Marbus in 1969 was 76, and 81 in 2003.

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