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Marciel Family History

Marciel Surname Meaning

Spanish (mainly Valladolid): possibly a variant of Marcial.

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


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Where is the Marciel family from?

You can see how Marciel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marciel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Marciel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Marciel families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Marciel's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Marciel families in 1891.
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What did your Marciel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marciel. 48% of Marciel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Marciel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marciel were Farm Hand and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Helper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Marciel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marciel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marciel 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Marciel. 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 236 military records available for the last name Marciel. For the veterans among your Marciel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marciel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Marciel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Marciel in 1957 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marciel 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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