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Marcellus Family History

Marcellus Surname Meaning

Altered form of Dutch Marselis itself a derivative of the personal name Marcellus (see 2 below).

Haitian: from the Latin personal name Marcellus (see Marcel) a name borne by several early Christian martyrs and saints.

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


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Where is the Marcellus family from?

You can see how Marcellus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marcellus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Marcellus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Marcellus family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Marcellus's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Marcellus families in 1891.
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What did your Marcellus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marcellus. 20% of Marcellus men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Marcellus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marcellus were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Marcellus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marcellus 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 694 immigration records available for the last name Marcellus. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Marcellus. For the veterans among your Marcellus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marcellus lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Marcellus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Marcellus in 1942 was 33, and 68 in 2004.

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