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Maerschel Family History

Maerschel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Marschel, Marchel, Herschel, Marchal, Marschall, Marschner, Marcel

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Where is the Maerschel family from?

You can see how Maerschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maerschel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Maerschel families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Maerschel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Maerschel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maerschel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Maerschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maerschel 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Maerschel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Maerschel. For the veterans among your Maerschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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