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Marsalis Family History

Marsalis Surname Meaning

Altered form of Flemish and Dutch Marselis.

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


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Where is the Marsalis family from?

You can see how Marsalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsalis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Marsalis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Marsalis families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marsalis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Marsalis families in 1891.
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What did your Marsalis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marsalis. 35% of Marsalis men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Marsalis women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marsalis were Attendant and Maid.

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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
    35%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marsalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsalis 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Marsalis. 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 428 military records available for the last name Marsalis. For the veterans among your Marsalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marsalis lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Marsalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Marsalis in 1953 was 52, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marsalis 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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