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Marsil Family History

Marsil 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: Marcil, Marsili, Martin, Marie, Basil, Marin, Mars, Marvel, Mari

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Where is the Marsil family from?

You can see how Marsil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsil family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Marsil families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Marsil families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Marsil's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Marsil families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marsil 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 Marsil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marsil. 100% of Marsil 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
    100%

What Marsil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Marsil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsil 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Marsil. 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 25 military records available for the last name Marsil. For the veterans among your Marsil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marsil lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Marsil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Marsil in 1979 was 71, and 45 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marsil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marsil 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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