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Marr Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Mar in Aberdeenshire, the etymology of which is uncertain, possibly Old Norse marr, a rare word generally denoting the sea, but perhaps also a marsh or fen, as reflected in modern dialect forms. English: habitational name from Marr in West Yorkshire, whose name is likewise of uncertain origin; possibly the same as 1. German: from the Germanic personal name Marro.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mark, Barr, Mars, Mar, Mari, Mare, Tarr, Darr, Garr, Mart

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Marr Family Origin

Where is the Marr family from?

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You can see how Marr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marr families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 355 Marr families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Marr's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Marr families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Marr Family Occupations

What did your Marr ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Marr. 31% of Marr men worked as a Farmer and 8% of Marr women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marr were Laborer and Income

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Labourer
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Housewife
    8%
  • Domestic
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Income
    7%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Marr Historical Records

What Marr family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 117,000 census records available for the last name Marr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marr census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 20,000 immigration records available for the last name Marr. 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 Card

There are 17,000 military records available for the last name Marr. For the veterans among your Marr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Marr Life Expectancy

What is the average Marr lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Marr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Marr in 1943 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marr 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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