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Marxen Family History

Marxen Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Mark

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


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Where is the Marxen family from?

You can see how Marxen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marxen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marxen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Marxen family living in Yukon Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Marxen's in Canada. Yukon Territory had the highest population of Marxen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marxen 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 Marxen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marxen. 50% of Marxen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Marxen women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Foreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Marxen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marxen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marxen 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Marxen. 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 526 military records available for the last name Marxen. For the veterans among your Marxen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marxen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Marxen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Marxen in 1965 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marxen 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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