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Marsland Family History

Marsland Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Marshlands in Saddleworth (Yorkshire). The placename derives from Old English mersc ‘marsh’ + land ‘land’.

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


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You can see how Marsland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marsland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 26 Marsland families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Marsland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Marsland families in 1911.
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What did your Marsland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Marsland. 48% of Marsland men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    48%
  • Labourer
    22%
  • Printer
    11%
  • Logger
    11%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Marsland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsland 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Marsland. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Marsland. For the veterans among your Marsland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marsland lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Marsland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Marsland in 1944 was 24, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marsland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marsland 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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