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Marrel Family History

Marrel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Marvel, Martel, Carrel, Markel, Marcel, Marre, Marren, Farrel, Harrel

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Where is the Marrel family from?

You can see how Marrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marrel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Marrel families living in Channel Islands. This was about 67% of all the recorded Marrel's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Marrel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marrel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Marrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marrel. 54% of Marrel 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
    54%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Insurance Collector
    16%

What Marrel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marrel 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Marrel. 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 59 military records available for the last name Marrel. For the veterans among your Marrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marrel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Marrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Marrel in 1973 was 80, and 87 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marrel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marrel 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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