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Marlowe Name Meaning

English: variant of Marlow . Americanized form of French Canadian Marleau .

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


Similar surnames: Harlowe, Barlowe, Marlow, Marlo, Harlow, Marte, Maryott, Furlow

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Where is the Marlowe family from?

You can see how Marlowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marlowe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marlowe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Marlowe families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Marlowe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Marlowe families in 1911.
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What did your Marlowe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Marlowe. 43% of Marlowe men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Painter
    29%
  • Fruit Grower
    29%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Marlowe. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Marlowe. For the veterans among your Marlowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marlowe lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Marlowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Marlowe in 1943 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

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