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Marcalus Family History

Marcalus 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: Marcus, Macaluso, Marsalis, Marcellus, Maras, Marchal, Marcelin

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Where is the Marcalus family from?

You can see how Marcalus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcalus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Marcalus families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Marcalus family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marcalus's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Marcalus families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Marcalus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcalus 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Marcalus. 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 8 military records available for the last name Marcalus. For the veterans among your Marcalus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcalus lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Marcalus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Marcalus in 1979 was 86, and 102 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marcalus 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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