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Origins of the Marchbank surname

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We have a total number of 4425 records for people with the last name Marchbank.

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Where do most Marchbanks live?

In 1921, most Marchbanks lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Marchbanks

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 3,880 records for the Marchbank surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Marchbanks most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Marchbanks.

What are the most common Marchbank first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Marchbanks

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Marchbanks in 1921
Cotton Weaver

21

Dressmaker

18

House Keeper

18

Housekeeper

18

Domestic Servant

12

Common Male occupations for Marchbanks in 1921
Farmer

25

Tailor

24

Joiner

18

Coal Miner

15

Ploughman

15

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