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Marchell Family History

Marchell Name 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: Marchel, Marcell, Marchello, Marshall, Marchal, Marchese, Marschall

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Where is the Marchell family from?

You can see how Marchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marchell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Marchell families living in Quebec. This was about 26% of all the recorded Marchell's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Marchell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marchell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Marchell. 43% of Marchell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Marchell women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Shipper
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Marchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marchell 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Marchell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 141 military records available for the last name Marchell. For the veterans among your Marchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marchell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Marchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Marchell in 1959 was 49, and 65 in 2004.

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