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Marselis Family History

Marselis Surname Meaning

Flemish and Dutch: variant of Marcelis a patronymic from the personal name Marcel. Compare Marsalis.

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


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You can see how Marselis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marselis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Marselis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Marselis families living in Quebec. This was about 72% of all the recorded Marselis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Marselis families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Marselis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marselis 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 Marselis. 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 115 military records available for the last name Marselis. For the veterans among your Marselis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marselis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Marselis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Marselis in 1967 was 76, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marselis 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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