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Marel Family History

Marel 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: Marvel, Martel, Mares, Mare, Markel, Morel, Maren, Carel, Marcel

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Where is the Marel family from?

You can see how Marel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Marel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Marel families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Marel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Marel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Marel. 100% of Marel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marel 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Marel. 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 98 military records available for the last name Marel. For the veterans among your Marel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Marel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Marel in 1966 was 67, and 61 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marel 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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