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Marcelin Family History

Marcelin Surname Meaning

French West Indian (mainly Haiti) and Mauritian: from the French personal name Marcel(l)in from the Latin name Marcellinus a double derivative of Marcus (see Mark) borne by several early Christian saints including a pope who died in the persecutions instigated by Diocletian.

This surname is by far most common in Haiti. Galician (Marcelín): habitational name from Marcelín a village in Galicia northern Spain.

French Canadian: altered form of Marsolais.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Marcelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marcelin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Marcelin families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Marcelin's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Marcelin families in 1891.
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What did your Marcelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Independant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Marcelin. 100% of Marcelin women worked as an Independant.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Independant
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 770 immigration records available for the last name Marcelin. 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 219 military records available for the last name Marcelin. For the veterans among your Marcelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcelin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Marcelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Marcelin in 1964 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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