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Marlis Family History

Marlis 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: Martis, Malis, Maris, Mallis, Marois, Margis, Marris, Mardis, Marlin

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Where is the Marlis family from?

You can see how Marlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marlis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marlis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Marlis families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Marlis's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Marlis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marlis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marlis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marlis. 100% of Marlis men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Marlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marlis 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Marlis. 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 98 military records available for the last name Marlis. For the veterans among your Marlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marlis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Marlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Marlis in 1966 was 69, and 86 in 2001.

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