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Marichalar Family History

Marichalar Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Maritxalar a topographic or habitational name referring to a house named with the female personal name Martitxa

a pet form of María and probably la(h)ar ‘bramble’.

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


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You can see how Marichalar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marichalar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Marichalar families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Marichalar families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marichalar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Marichalar families in 1841.
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What did your Marichalar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marichalar. 100% of Marichalar men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Marichalar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marichalar 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Marichalar. 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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There are 19 military records available for the last name Marichalar. For the veterans among your Marichalar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marichalar lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Marichalar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Marichalar in 1959 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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