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Marfell Family History

Marfell Surname Meaning

variant of Merrifield with loss of the medial syllable and of final -d. Compare Marvell (3).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Marfell family from?

You can see how Marfell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marfell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Marfell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 112 Marfell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Marfell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Marfell families in 1891.
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What did your Marfell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marfell. 67% of Marfell men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Marfell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marfell were Bricklayer and School Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Bricklayer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    6%
  • School Teacher
    4%

What Marfell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Marfell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marfell 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Marfell. 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 300 military records available for the last name Marfell. For the veterans among your Marfell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marfell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Marfell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Marfell in 1964 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

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