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Marcall Family History

Marcall 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: Marcell, Marshall, Marchal, Mayhall, Marschall, Marcelle, Marcello

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Where is the Marcall family from?

You can see how Marcall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marcall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Marcall families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marcall's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Marcall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marcall 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 Marcall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labour Heavy Wor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marcall. 100% of Marcall men worked as a Dock Labour Heavy Wor and 100% of Marcall 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labour Heavy Wor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Marcall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Marcall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcall 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Marcall. 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 16 military records available for the last name Marcall. For the veterans among your Marcall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcall lifespan?

Average Marcall life expectancy in 1973 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marcall 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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