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Marzen Family History

Marzen Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Märtz (see Martz).

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


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Where is the Marzen family from?

You can see how Marzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marzen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Marzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Marzen families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Marzen's in USA. California had the highest population of Marzen families in 1880.
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What did your Marzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marzen. 100% of Marzen 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Marzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Marzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marzen 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Marzen. 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 142 military records available for the last name Marzen. For the veterans among your Marzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marzen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Marzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Marzen in 1967 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marzen 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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