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Marsteller Name Meaning

German: occupational name for a stable boy in or for the supervisor of the stables on a noble estate from Middle High German mar(c) ‘noble horse’ stall ‘stable’ + the agent suffix -er. This surname is rare in Germany. Compare Masteller and Mosteller .

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


Similar surnames: Meller, Masteller, Marthaler, Teller, Martell, Stelle, Stelter

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Where is the Marsteller family from?

You can see how Marsteller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsteller family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Marsteller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Marsteller families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Marsteller's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Marsteller families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marsteller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marsteller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marsteller. 19% of Marsteller men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Marsteller women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marsteller were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Marsteller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsteller 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Marsteller. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Marsteller. For the veterans among your Marsteller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marsteller lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Marsteller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Marsteller in 1955 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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