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Marsalla Family History

Marsalla 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: Marsala, Marsella, Marshall, Masella, Mansilla, Marcella, Marella

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Where is the Marsalla family from?

You can see how Marsalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsalla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Marsalla families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Marsalla's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marsalla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marsalla 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 Marsalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marsalla. 100% of Marsalla men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Marsalla women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Marsalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Marsalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsalla 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Marsalla. 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 102 military records available for the last name Marsalla. For the veterans among your Marsalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marsalla lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Marsalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Marsalla in 1965 was 73, and 67 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marsalla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marsalla 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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