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Marshburn Family History

Marshburn Name Meaning

English or Scottish probably a habitational name from an unidentified place called as ‘marsh stream’.

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


Similar surnames: Ashburn, Mashburn, Washburn, Malsbury, Marbury, Eastburn, Fishburn

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Where is the Marshburn family from?

You can see how Marshburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marshburn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marshburn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Marshburn families living in Georgia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Marshburn's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Marshburn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marshburn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marshburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marshburn. 25% of Marshburn men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Marshburn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marshburn were Farm and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Farm
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Housework
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Marshburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marshburn 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Marshburn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Marshburn. For the veterans among your Marshburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marshburn lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Marshburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Marshburn in 1956 was 70, and 57 in 2004.

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