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Origins of the Marsdale surname

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About the Marsdales

We have a total number of 157 records for people with the last name Marsdale.

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Where do most Marsdales live?

In 1921, most Marsdales lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Marsdales

How common is your surname?

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We have 145 records for the Marsdale surname. The oldest one dates back to 1941.

Who were Marsdales most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Marsdales.

What are the most common Marsdale first names?

  • Thomas
  • John
  • Mary
  • Jane

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Marsdale family members

Common jobs for Marsdales

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

Common Female occupations for Marsdales in 1921
General Servant

3

Brewers Carters Wife

1

Burler

1

Domestic Servant

1

Domestic Servant Nurse

1

Common Male occupations for Marsdales in 1921
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3

Agricultural Labourer

2

Clerk

2

Coal Miner

2

Farm Labourer

2

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