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Marmolejo Family History

Marmolejo Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place called Marmolejo in Jaén province derived from mármol ‘marble’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Marmol, Arboleda, Marley, Barmore, Marple, Marcelo, Marmon, Markle

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Where is the Marmolejo family from?

You can see how Marmolejo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marmolejo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Marmolejo families living in Texas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Marmolejo's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Marmolejo families in 1920.
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What did your Marmolejo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marmolejo. 66% of Marmolejo men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Marmolejo women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marmolejo were Machinist and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    66%
  • Ranch Hand
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Maid
    40%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 374 military records available for the last name Marmolejo. For the veterans among your Marmolejo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marmolejo lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Marmolejo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Marmolejo in 1950 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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