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Marshel Family History

Marshel 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: Marchel, Marschel, Marshal, Marshall, Marvel, Martel, Marchal, Maisel

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Where is the Marshel family from?

You can see how Marshel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marshel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marshel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Marshel families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Marshel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marshel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marshel 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 Marshel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marshel. 27% of Marshel men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Marshel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marshel were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

What Marshel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Marshel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marshel 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Marshel. 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 362 military records available for the last name Marshel. For the veterans among your Marshel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marshel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Marshel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Marshel in 1963 was 72, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marshel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marshel 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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