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Marlott Family History

Marlott 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: Marlett, Malott, Marlatt, Maryott, Marcott, Parrott, Marolt, Marlow

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Where is the Marlott family from?

You can see how Marlott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marlott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Marlott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Marlott families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Marlott's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Marlott families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marlott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marlott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marlott. 25% of Marlott men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Marlott women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marlott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marlott 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Marlott. 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 155 military records available for the last name Marlott. For the veterans among your Marlott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marlott lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Marlott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Marlott in 1963 was 76, and 72 in 2003.

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