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Marlyn Family History

Marlyn Surname 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: Martyn, Marlin, Maslyn, Martin, Karlin, Marin, Maslin, Carlin, Early

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Where is the Marlyn family from?

You can see how Marlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marlyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Marlyn families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Marlyn families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Marlyn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Marlyn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marlyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Marlyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Marlyn. 60% of Marlyn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Marlyn women worked as a Servant.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farmers Son
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%

What Marlyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 566 census records available for the last name Marlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marlyn 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Marlyn. 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 37 military records available for the last name Marlyn. For the veterans among your Marlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marlyn lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Marlyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Marlyn in 1975 was 75, and 91 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marlyn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marlyn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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