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Marichal Family History

Marichal Surname Meaning

French (northern) Walloon and Spanish (Canary Islands): variant of French Marchal. This surname which is also found in the Flemish part of Belgium is established in the Canary Island since the 16th century.

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


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Where is the Marichal family from?

You can see how Marichal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marichal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marichal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Marichal families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Marichal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marichal families in 1891.
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What did your Marichal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marichal. 50% of Marichal men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Marichal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Marichal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marichal 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 890 immigration records available for the last name Marichal. 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 383 military records available for the last name Marichal. For the veterans among your Marichal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marichal lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Marichal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Marichal in 1969 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marichal 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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