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Marzel Family History

Marzel 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, Marzec, Markel, Marcel, Maizel, Marzen, Marker, Marie

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Where is the Marzel family from?

You can see how Marzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Marzel family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Marzel's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Marzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marzel 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 213 census records available for the last name Marzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marzel 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Marzel. 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 20 military records available for the last name Marzel. For the veterans among your Marzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marzel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Marzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Marzel in 1968 was 90, and 54 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marzel 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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