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Marcell Family History

Marcell Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Marcel and Marcil.

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


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Where is the Marcell family from?

You can see how Marcell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marcell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Marcell families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Marcell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marcell families in 1891.
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What did your Marcell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Marcell. 100% of Marcell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Marcell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcell 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Marcell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Marcell. For the veterans among your Marcell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Marcell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Marcell in 1955 was 81, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marcell 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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